Pulaski County
IN · Pop. 12,441 · Suburban County
Pulaski County sits in Indiana across 434 square miles, home to 12,441 people at 28.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, popcorn. A median home price of $135,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.48% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.5°F and average winter lows of 18.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Pulaski Memorial Hospital is 5.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 80% of homes.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $135,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 5.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, popcorn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.9% reflects a stable local job base.
At a glance
Pulaski County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 96/100
- Median home price
- $135k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 173 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.9"
- Broadband
- 80%
- Nearest hospital
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital, 5.1 mi
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Homesteading in Pulaski County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.5°F, and average winter lows of 18.2°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, popcorn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $135,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 80% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital is 5.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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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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