Scott County, Indiana
Among the top 10% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 3% for cost of living
- top 9% for violent crime
Scott County is a county in Indiana with about 24,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and B for weather. Standout strengths include cost of living, violent crime, and airport distance. It rates lower on broadband access and walkability.
Official websitescottcounty.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.3 in
muggy 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 97% of US counties
Home Value$137k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$813better than 51% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 74% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 70% of US counties
Income Tax4.45%better than 65% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 1.25%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.57%better than 71% of US counties
Unemployment4.8%better than 48% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.3 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.9 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 39% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.3better than 76% of US counties
School Quality48.7better than 36% of US counties
Violent Crime131/100kbetter than 91% of US counties
Property Crime197/100kbetter than 88% of US counties
Community
Population24,40348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability5.2/20better than 25% of US counties
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.0%better than 36% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.97better than 77% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Scott County an affordable place to live?
- Scott County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 97% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Scott County?
- The median home value in Scott County is $137k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Scott County?
- Median household income in Scott County is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Scott County?
- Median gross rent in Scott County is $813 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Scott County safe?
- Scott County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 131/100k (better than 91%). Property crime is 197/100k.
- What is the weather like in Scott County?
- Scott County averages 78°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.3 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Scott County?
- Public-school quality in Scott County is below average, scoring better than 36% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Scott County?
- The average one-way commute in Scott County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)