Crawford County
IN · Pop. 10,494 · Suburban County
Crawford County is a suburban county in Indiana, spanning 306 square miles with 10,494 residents at a density of 34.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $115,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.74%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 175-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F and average winter lows of 24.6°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Harrison County Hospital is 16.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 54.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.74% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $115,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 49.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Broadband reaches only 54.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Harrison County Hospital, is 16.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 23.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Crawford County, IN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 62/100
- Median home price
- $115k
- Property tax
- 0.74%
- Growing season
- 175 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.4"
- Broadband
- 54.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Harrison County Hospital, 16.3 mi
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Homesteading in Crawford County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 175-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.8°F, and average winter lows of 24.6°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $115,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.74%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 54.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Harrison County Hospital is 16.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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