Vigo County

IN · Pop. 73,826 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Vigo County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 73,826.

$/Acre: $4,206
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 181 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 68.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax1.19%
Combined Sales Tax8.19%
Cost of Living Index91.2
Median Household Income$82,622
Poverty Rate11.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,206
Median Home Price$308K
Acres for Sale602
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season181 days
Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low21°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,621 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)384 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K401
Property Crime /100K410
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyModerate