Tipton County

IN · Pop. 82,385 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Tipton County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 82,385.

$/Acre: $6,260

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$44,453

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,260

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale4303

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,206 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325

Property Crime /100K306

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate