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Vermillion County

IN · Pop. 15,452 · Suburban County

82/100Homestead Score

Vermillion County, Indiana covers 257 square miles with a population of 15,452 and a density of 60.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on corn, soybeans, hay. A median home price of $110,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.72% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 21.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 45 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Union Hospital Clinton is 14.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.72%
Growing Season: 173 days
Broadband: 86.4%
Density: 60.1/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.72% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $110,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • A median household income of $59,363 anchors the local economy.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
82/100
Median home price
$110k
Property tax
0.72%
Growing season
173 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
45"
Broadband
86.4%
Nearest hospital
Union Hospital Clinton, 14.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.72%
Median Household Income$59,363
Poverty Rate13.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$110K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season173 days
Annual Rainfall45 inches
Avg Summer High85.3°F
Avg Winter Low21.7°F
Top CropsCorn, Soybeans, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalUnion Hospital Clinton (14.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Vermillion County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 21.7°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $110,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.72%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 86.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Union Hospital Clinton is 14.3 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.