Scott County
IN · Pop. 24,468 · Mixed County
Scott County sits in Indiana across 190 square miles, home to 24,468 people at 128.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $145,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 175-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F and average winter lows of 23.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Scott Memorial Health is 2.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $145,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Scott Memorial Health, with an emergency room, is just 2.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 47.1 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Scott County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 81/100
- Median home price
- $145k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 175 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.1"
- Broadband
- 91.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Scott Memorial Health, 2.6 mi
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Homesteading in Scott County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Scott County?
- Scott County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 175-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F, and average winter lows of 23.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $145,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Scott Memorial Health is 2.6 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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