White County

IN · Pop. 48,966 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

White County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 48,966.

$/Acre: $3,169

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 57.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$75,693

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,169

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale4255

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,306 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K457

Property Crime /100K597

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate