Whitley County

IN · Pop. 66,718 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Whitley County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 66,718.

$/Acre: $2,012

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 40/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax7.49%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$41,134

Poverty Rate15.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,012

Median Home Price$182K

Acres for Sale2235

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,085 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K448

Property Crime /100K337

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate