Martin County
IN · Pop. 9,854 · Suburban County
Martin County sits in Indiana across 336 square miles, home to 9,854 people at 29.3 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $150,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.53% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 172-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.2°F and average winter lows of 21.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital is 18.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.3% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.53% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $150,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low unemployment rate of 3% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 74.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital, is 18.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Martin County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 72/100
- Median home price
- $150k
- Property tax
- 0.53%
- Growing season
- 172 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.6"
- Broadband
- 74.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital, 18.9 mi
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Homesteading in Martin County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Martin County?
- Martin County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 172-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.2°F, and average winter lows of 21.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $150,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.53%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 74.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital is 18.9 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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