Steuben County

IN · Pop. 125,651 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Steuben County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 125,651.

$/Acre: $4,872

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 85.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax8.93%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$83,342

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,872

Median Home Price$472K

Acres for Sale3454

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall43.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,057 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K304

Property Crime /100K330

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate