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Blackford County

IN · Pop. 12,007 · Suburban County

97/100Homestead Score

Blackford County, Indiana covers 165 square miles with a population of 12,007 and a density of 72.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $97,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.81% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.7°F and average winter lows of 20.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.7 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital is 2.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.1% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.81%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 90.1%
Density: 72.8/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.81% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $97,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 90.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

At a glance

Blackford County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
97/100
Median home price
$97k
Property tax
0.81%
Growing season
178 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
39.7"
Broadband
90.1%
Nearest hospital
Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital, 2.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.81%
Median Household Income$47,560
Poverty Rate17.5%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$97K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
Avg Summer High81.7°F
Avg Winter Low20.8°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalIndiana University Health Blackford Hospital (2.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Blackford County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Blackford County?
Blackford County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 178-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.7°F, and average winter lows of 20.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $97,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.81%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 90.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Indiana University Health Blackford Hospital is 2.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.