Switzerland County

IN · Pop. 162,324 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Switzerland County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 162,324.

$/Acre: $6,503

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 100.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$57,888

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,503

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale874

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,490 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)384 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K583

Property Crime /100K586

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak