Sullivan County

IN · Pop. 175,450 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Sullivan County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 175,450.

$/Acre: $10,161
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 183 days
Broadband: 68%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 153/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax0.29%
Combined Sales Tax7.29%
Cost of Living Index90.7
Median Household Income$85,020
Poverty Rate14.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,161
Median Home Price$616K
Acres for Sale3224
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season183 days
Annual Rainfall43.3 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,163 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)173 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K356
Property Crime /100K437
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%
Ag EconomyWeak