Union County

IN · Pop. 26,397 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 26,397.

$/Acre: $3,611

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax8.44%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$63,422

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,611

Median Home Price$396K

Acres for Sale4089

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,443 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)107 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K397

Property Crime /100K274

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate