Indiana · Off-grid & homestead potential

Martin County

72BoltScore / 100
#12 of 92 in Indiana

Martin County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (49.4″/yr) with little drought and low natural-disaster risk.

How Martin County scores

Hazard Safety88
Freedom74
Food65
Isolation62
Sovereignty50
Water97
Affordability70
$206kTypical home
0.5%Property tax
$5,972Land / acre
49.4"Annual rain
3.2% of yrsSevere drought
66 miNearest metro
29.5People / sq mi
32%Federal land
54.1°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Martin County, Indiana

Is Martin County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Martin County is a strong bolthole (72/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (49.4″/yr) with little drought and low natural-disaster risk.

How much does land cost in Martin County, Indiana?

Land in Martin County runs about $5,972 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Martin County?

Martin County gets about 49.4" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 3.2% of years.

How remote is Martin County?

The nearest major metro is about 66 miles away, and population density is 29.5 people per square mile.

How Martin compares in Indiana

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