Decatur County
IN · Pop. 26,411 · Suburban County
Decatur County is a suburban county in Indiana, spanning 373 square miles with 26,411 residents at a density of 70.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $190,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.62%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.1°F and average winter lows of 22.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Decatur County Memorial Hospital is 2.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.2% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 186-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $190,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Decatur County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
At a glance
Decatur County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 84/100
- Median home price
- $190k
- Property tax
- 0.62%
- Growing season
- 186 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.6"
- Broadband
- 85.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Decatur County Memorial Hospital, 2.9 mi
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Homesteading in Decatur County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Decatur County?
- Decatur County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 186-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.1°F, and average winter lows of 22.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $190,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Decatur County Memorial Hospital is 2.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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