Dubois County
IN · Pop. 43,563 · Mixed County
Dubois County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Indiana, spanning 427 square miles with 43,563 residents at a density of 102 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $213,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.65%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F and average winter lows of 22.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.5 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is 4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, with an emergency room, is just 4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 9.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- 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
Dubois County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 75/100
- Median home price
- $213k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 182 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.5"
- Broadband
- 99.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, 4 mi
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Homesteading in Dubois County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dubois County?
- Dubois County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F, and average winter lows of 22.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $213,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is 4 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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