Wabash County

IN · Pop. 111,737 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Wabash County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 111,737.

$/Acre: $16,267

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 257.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax8.5%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$74,027

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,267

Median Home Price$901K

Acres for Sale4318

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,823 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)382 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479

Property Crime /100K523

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak