Country land in Indiana
How much good country Indiana has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County English, Leavenworth | 100% | -0.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Martin County Shoals, Dover Hill | 99% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Orange County Paoli, West Baden Springs | 98% | -0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Washington County Salem, Campbellsburg | 99% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Owen County Spencer, Worthington | 99% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Parke County Rockville, Marshall | 98% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Fountain County Veedersburg, Mellott | 99% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pike County Winslow, Petersburg | 98% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Sullivan County Sullivan, Shelburn | 97% | -0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Spencer County Chrisney, Grandview | 96% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
Growing fast (2.5%+ a year since 2020; today's country can become tomorrow's suburb): Boone County, Hancock County.
Homeschool rules
Homeschools are non-accredited private schools. No notice required (the state enrollment form is optional). Keep daily attendance records; provide 180 days of instruction. No testing, subject or teacher requirements.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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