Warrick County
IN · Pop. 64,650 · Mixed County
Warrick County sits in Indiana across 385 square miles, home to 64,650 people at 167.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $229,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.65%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F and average winter lows of 26.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.8 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ascension St Vincent Warrick is 3.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 193-day growing season in USDA zone 7a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Ascension St Vincent Warrick, with an emergency room, is just 3.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.2% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
At a glance
Warrick County, IN is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 67/100
- Median home price
- $229k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 193 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.8"
- Broadband
- 99.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Ascension St Vincent Warrick, 3.9 mi
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Homesteading in Warrick County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Warrick County?
- Warrick County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 193-day growing season, average summer highs of 87.2°F, and average winter lows of 26.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $229,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ascension St Vincent Warrick is 3.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 5 hospitals 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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