Sullivan County
IN · Pop. 20,766 · Suburban County
Sullivan County, Indiana covers 447 square miles with a population of 20,766 and a density of 46.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, hay. A median home price of $122,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.68% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.7°F and average winter lows of 22°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Sullivan County Community Hospital is 2.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 73.7% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 185-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.68% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Sullivan County Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 73.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Sullivan County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 86/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 0.68%
- Growing season
- 185 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.5"
- Broadband
- 73.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Sullivan County Community Hospital, 2.5 mi
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Homesteading in Sullivan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Sullivan County?
- Sullivan County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.7°F, and average winter lows of 22°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.68%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 73.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Sullivan County Community Hospital is 2.5 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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