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Union County

IN · Pop. 7,028 · Suburban County

84/100Homestead Score

Union County sits in Indiana across 161 square miles, home to 7,028 people at 43.7 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $162,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.71%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 22.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Fayette Regional Health System is 11.3 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.8% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 179 days
Broadband: 82.8%
Density: 43.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $162,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • A low unemployment rate of 2.7% reflects a stable local job base.
  • Annual rainfall of 43.3 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
  • A low poverty rate of 6.4% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • The nearest hospital, Fayette Regional Health System, is 11.3 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.

At a glance

Union County, IN is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
84/100
Median home price
$162k
Property tax
0.71%
Growing season
179 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
43.3"
Broadband
82.8%
Nearest hospital
Fayette Regional Health System, 11.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Median Household Income$79,500
Poverty Rate6.4%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$162K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season179 days
Annual Rainfall43.3 inches
Avg Summer High85.6°F
Avg Winter Low22.4°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood1/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalFayette Regional Health System (11.3 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82.8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Union County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Union County?
Union County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 22.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $162,000 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 82.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Fayette Regional Health System is 11.3 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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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.