Wayne County

IN · Pop. 80,812 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 80,812.

$/Acre: $3,845

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax8.15%

Cost of Living Index88.5

Median Household Income$50,734

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,845

Median Home Price$355K

Acres for Sale120

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall41 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,958 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)306 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K339

Property Crime /100K453

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate