Cass County
IN · Pop. 37,703 · Suburban County
Cass County sits in Indiana across 412 square miles, home to 37,703 people at 91.5 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $119,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.69%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.3°F and average winter lows of 19.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.2 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Memorial Hospital is 0.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.69% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $119,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 0.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Cass County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 75/100
- Median home price
- $119k
- Property tax
- 0.69%
- Growing season
- 179 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.2"
- Broadband
- 83.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Hospital, 0.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Cass County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Cass County?
- Cass County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.3°F, and average winter lows of 19.3°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $119,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.69%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Hospital is 0.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals 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.
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