Perry County
IN · Pop. 19,218 · Suburban County
Perry County, Indiana covers 382 square miles with a population of 19,218 and a density of 50.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. A median home price of $146,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.71% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F and average winter lows of 27.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.3 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Perry County Memorial Hospital is 9.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.1% 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 long 190-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $146,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Perry County Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 9.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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
Perry County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 89/100
- Median home price
- $146k
- Property tax
- 0.71%
- Growing season
- 190 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.3"
- Broadband
- 94.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Perry County Memorial Hospital, 9.7 mi
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Homesteading in Perry County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Perry County?
- Perry County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 190-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F, and average winter lows of 27.2°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $146,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Perry County Memorial Hospital is 9.7 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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