Marshall County
IN · Pop. 46,225 · Mixed County
Marshall County, Indiana covers 444 square miles with a population of 46,225 and a density of 104.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, hay. A median home price of $185,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.68% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.6°F and average winter lows of 17.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth is 3.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $185,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth, with an emergency room, is just 3.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, hay 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 high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Marshall County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 80/100
- Median home price
- $185k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 170 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.4"
- Broadband
- 98.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth, 3.3 mi
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Homesteading in Marshall County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Marshall County?
- Marshall County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.6°F, and average winter lows of 17.9°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $185,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth is 3.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals 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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