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