Vanderburgh County

IN · Pop. 196,958 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Vanderburgh County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 196,958.

$/Acre: $9,469

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 142.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.55%

Combined Sales Tax8.55%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$71,723

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,469

Median Home Price$569K

Acres for Sale2754

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,326 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K390

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak