Dubois County is located in southwestern Indiana, within the state’s rolling uplands and river-drained terrain between the Ohio River corridor to the south and the central Indiana interior. Created in 1818 and named for Toussaint Dubois, a French-Canadian soldier and Indian agent, the county developed around agriculture, small towns, and later a diversified manufacturing base typical of the region. Dubois County is mid-sized by Indiana standards, with a population of roughly 43,000 (2020 U.S. Census). The county seat is Jasper, the largest city and principal administrative and economic center. Land use is largely rural, characterized by farmland, wooded hills, and small communities; Patoka Lake and surrounding public lands contribute to the county’s natural landscape. The local economy includes manufacturing, agriculture, and services, and the area reflects a strong German-American cultural influence common in parts of southern Indiana.

Dubois County Local Demographic Profile

Dubois County is located in southwestern Indiana in the state’s “Upland South” transition area, with Jasper as the county seat and a regional economy centered on manufacturing and services. For local government and planning resources, visit the Dubois County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Dubois County, Indiana, the county’s population size is reported by the Census Bureau’s latest published totals (including decennial census and updated annual estimates as available on QuickFacts).

Age & Gender

Age distribution and sex composition (male/female) for Dubois County are published by the U.S. Census Bureau on its QuickFacts profile, which summarizes key indicators from the decennial census and the American Community Survey (ACS). These include:

  • Percent of population under 18
  • Percent of population age 65 and over
  • Female persons, percent (a proxy for gender ratio/sex composition)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and Hispanic/Latino origin composition for Dubois County are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau on the county’s QuickFacts demographic profile. QuickFacts presents standardized categories including:

  • Race (e.g., White, Black or African American, Asian, and other Census race categories)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

Household and Housing Data

Household characteristics and housing stock indicators for Dubois County are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau through the county’s QuickFacts profile. Commonly reported measures include:

  • Number of households and persons per household
  • Owner-occupied housing rate
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units
  • Median gross rent
  • Housing units and related occupancy measures

Source Notes (Geographic Level and Vintage)

The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts page consolidates county-level figures from the decennial census and ACS (1-year or 5-year, depending on availability for the geography and measure). For official Indiana context and county reference mapping, the Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC) provides state-recognized geographic and planning resources.

Email Usage

Dubois County’s small-city/rural settlement pattern and moderate population density shape digital communication: service quality and competition typically vary between Jasper/Huntingburg and outlying areas, influencing how reliably residents can access email for work, school, and services. Direct county-level email-usage statistics are generally not published; broadband and device access from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) are commonly used proxies because email requires an internet connection and a capable device.

Digital access indicators (proxies for email access)

The ACS provides county estimates for household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which correlate strongly with routine email access; gaps in either indicator imply barriers to consistent email use (for example, mobile-only access can limit attachment-heavy tasks).

Age distribution and email adoption

Dubois County’s age profile from the ACS demographic tables can be used to contextualize adoption: older populations tend to show lower rates of some digital activities and higher need for accessible, low-friction communication channels, while working-age residents often rely on email for employment and healthcare administration.

Gender distribution

ACS sex distribution is available but is typically a weak predictor of email use compared with age, education, and internet access.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Broadband availability constraints are best tracked through the FCC National Broadband Map, which highlights location-level coverage and can reveal rural service gaps that hinder stable email access.

Mobile Phone Usage

Dubois County is in southwestern Indiana, anchored by Jasper (the county seat) and several smaller towns and rural areas. Land use is a mix of developed areas and agricultural or wooded countryside, and the county’s relatively low-to-moderate population density compared with Indiana’s major metros generally increases the importance of tower siting, terrain, and backhaul availability for consistent mobile coverage. County geography and settlement patterns commonly produce stronger signal and higher-capacity service in and around Jasper and along major road corridors, with more variable performance in sparsely populated areas.

Data scope and limitations (county-level vs statewide)

County-specific measurements of “mobile penetration” (subscriptions per person) are not typically published at the county level in a consistent public series. The most reliable public proxies at county scale are:

  • Household adoption measures such as “cellular data plan” and “smartphone” availability from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).
  • Network availability measures such as 4G/5G coverage from the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and national broadband map.

Key limitation: network availability does not indicate subscription, affordability, device ownership, or in-building performance. Conversely, household adoption measures do not identify which carrier, what generation (4G/5G), or real-world speeds.

County context relevant to mobile connectivity

  • Rural–urban mix: Jasper and adjacent developed areas support denser infrastructure and typically better capacity; outlying rural areas rely on fewer macro sites and may experience more coverage gaps or congestion.
  • Terrain and vegetation: Rolling terrain and wooded areas common to southern Indiana can reduce line-of-sight propagation and degrade in-building signal, particularly away from towers.
  • Transportation corridors: Coverage is often strongest along highways and primary roads, where carriers prioritize continuity for travel and logistics.

Network availability in Dubois County (4G and 5G)

Authoritative public source: The FCC’s broadband map provides location-based availability by provider and technology, including mobile coverage layers and reported availability.

4G LTE availability:
4G LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband layer across Indiana counties and is typically reported as widely available in populated areas and along major routes. In Dubois County, reported LTE availability is expected to be broader than 5G because LTE is deployed on more sites and spectrum bands, including lower-frequency bands that travel farther and penetrate buildings better. (County-wide quantitative coverage percentages should be taken from the FCC map at the time of access because carrier filings are periodically updated.)

5G availability (reported):
5G availability is present in many Indiana communities but is often uneven at the county scale:

  • Population centers (notably Jasper) and high-traffic corridors are more likely to show 5G availability.
  • Rural areas more commonly show limited 5G footprints or rely on low-band 5G with performance closer to LTE in many real-world conditions.

Because publicly available countywide “5G coverage rate” figures vary by carrier filing and update cycle, the FCC map is the most appropriate source for current, location-specific availability in Dubois County.

Distinguishing availability vs performance:
FCC availability indicates where providers report service could be available, not guaranteed speeds, congestion levels, or indoor reception. Performance varies by spectrum holdings, tower density, terrain, and backhaul, which are not fully captured in availability layers.

Household adoption and “mobile penetration” proxies (access indicators)

County-level adoption indicators are best drawn from ACS tables that capture whether households have:

  • A cellular data plan
  • A smartphone
  • Other internet-capable devices (tablet, desktop/laptop)

These indicators describe household access and device presence rather than network coverage.

Primary sources for Dubois County household access:

Commonly used ACS subject tables for technology/device access include the “Computer and Internet Use” series (table names may change across releases). For Dubois County, these tables can provide:

  • Share of households with internet subscription
  • Share with cellular data plan
  • Share with smartphone
  • Shares with computer/tablet access

Interpretation guidance (non-speculative):

  • “Cellular data plan” indicates household subscription to mobile broadband service, which is a closer proxy to mobile internet adoption than “internet subscription” alone.
  • “Smartphone” indicates device capability but does not confirm an active data plan or reliable coverage at the residence.

Mobile internet usage patterns (technology use vs availability)

Publicly available county-level statistics that break down actual usage patterns by network generation (4G vs 5G) are limited. Most public datasets separate:

  • Availability (FCC BDC/mobile layers) from
  • Household device/subscription adoption (ACS)

As a result, county-level statements about the share of residents “using 5G” cannot be made definitively from standard public sources. What can be documented at county scale is:

  • Where 4G/5G are reported available (FCC map)
  • How many households report cellular data plans and smartphones (ACS)

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

ACS device measures are the main county-scale reference for the prevalence of:

  • Smartphones
  • Computers (desktop/laptop)
  • Tablets
  • Households with no computing device

These device categories help characterize whether mobile connectivity is likely to be the primary access method (higher smartphone and cellular plan prevalence) or one of several access methods (higher computer and fixed subscription prevalence). Device-type estimates for Dubois County should be taken directly from ACS on data.census.gov to avoid misstatement.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Dubois County

County-level variation in mobile adoption and reliance is commonly associated with measurable factors available from public sources:

  • Population density and settlement pattern: Lower-density areas typically have fewer towers per square mile and longer distances to cell sites, influencing coverage continuity and indoor signal strength. Local geography and road networks influence where providers prioritize upgrades.
  • Income and affordability: Mobile-only reliance and subscription choices correlate with income, especially where fixed broadband is costly or unavailable. Relevant county estimates come from ACS income/poverty tables on data.census.gov.
  • Age distribution: Smartphone ownership and mobile-only internet use often vary by age. County age structure is available from ACS demographic profiles on data.census.gov.
  • Housing and in-building reception: Building materials and housing density can affect indoor signal. This is not consistently measured in public county datasets; FCC coverage does not represent indoor quality.
  • Work and commuting patterns: Corridors with higher daily traffic are more likely to receive capacity upgrades earlier; this is reflected indirectly in mapped availability patterns rather than adoption metrics.

Clearly distinguishing availability vs adoption (summary)

  • Network availability (supply-side): Best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map, showing where carriers report LTE/5G service.
  • Household adoption (demand-side): Best documented through the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), showing household cellular data plans and device types (including smartphones).

Local and state reference sources

Because county-level mobile subscription penetration and 4G/5G usage shares are not consistently published in a single public dataset, the most defensible county overview relies on FCC-reported availability and Census-reported household adoption and devices, with explicit separation between the two.

Social Media Trends

Dubois County is a south‑central Indiana county anchored by Jasper and Huntingburg, with a mix of small cities and rural townships. Its economy is closely tied to manufacturing (notably wood products and related industries), logistics, and regional commuting patterns, and it sits within the broader media markets of southwestern Indiana and adjacent parts of Kentucky and Illinois. These characteristics generally align the county’s social media environment with statewide and national usage patterns rather than a distinct, county‑specific platform ecosystem.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • Local, county-level social media penetration is not routinely published in a standardized way by major survey organizations. Publicly available, methodologically consistent estimates are therefore typically inferred from state and U.S. benchmarks.
  • U.S. adult baseline: About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, per Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet. Dubois County usage commonly tracks near this national baseline for non‑metro and small‑metro communities.
  • Indiana context: Indiana’s demographic profile (age distribution and household internet access) is broadly similar to the U.S. average, supporting the expectation that Dubois County’s overall social media participation is in the same range as the U.S. adult estimate rather than materially higher.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on national survey patterns that tend to generalize well to counties like Dubois:

  • Highest usage: Ages 18–29 show the highest “any social media” usage (consistently near universal in recent Pew reporting).
  • High usage: Ages 30–49 also maintain high adoption across multiple platforms.
  • Moderate usage: Ages 50–64 show lower overall adoption but strong presence on a smaller set of platforms (especially Facebook).
  • Lowest usage: Ages 65+ have the lowest overall usage, though participation has increased over time, particularly on Facebook and YouTube.
    Source: Pew Research Center social media demographic tables.

Gender breakdown

Nationally, gender differences vary more by platform than by “any social media” adoption:

  • Overall social media use: Men and women report broadly similar rates of “any social media” use in Pew’s tracking.
  • Platform-level pattern: Women tend to be more represented on visually and socially oriented networks (e.g., Pinterest; historically Facebook), while men are often more represented on some discussion- or news-adjacent spaces, though these gaps fluctuate over time.
    Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-demographic estimates.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)

County-specific platform shares are not typically published by reputable survey programs; the most defensible reference points are U.S.-level estimates:

Practical implication for Dubois County: Facebook and YouTube typically form the broadest-reach baseline in small-city/rural Midwestern counties, while Instagram and TikTok skew younger and are more sensitive to age composition.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Video-centric consumption is dominant: YouTube’s high penetration indicates a strong preference for on-demand video across age groups; short-form video growth is reflected in TikTok’s adoption, especially among younger adults. (Pew platform use levels: Pew Research Center.)
  • Facebook remains the primary local community layer: In counties with multiple small population centers (Jasper, Huntingburg, surrounding towns), Facebook commonly functions as the default for community groups, local news sharing, school and civic updates, and event promotion, aligning with its broad cross-age reach in Pew’s data.
  • Age-driven platform segmentation:
    • Younger adults concentrate more time on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, with higher rates of frequent use and content creation/resharing.
    • Middle-aged and older adults concentrate on Facebook and YouTube, with more passive consumption and community-oriented interactions.
  • Messaging and group-based interaction: National patterns show continued growth in social features that resemble messaging (groups, DMs, community pages) rather than public posting, reinforcing “local information utility” behaviors often seen in small counties. (Reference benchmarks: Pew Research Center social media research.)

Family & Associates Records

Dubois County, Indiana maintains family and associate-related public records through county and state offices. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are administered locally by the county health department and at the state level by the Indiana Department of Health’s Vital Records program; certified copies are generally obtained through the local office or state-authorized channels. Marriage records are commonly handled by the county clerk, with applications and recordkeeping maintained by the circuit clerk’s office (Dubois County Circuit Clerk). Divorce and other family court case files are maintained by the Dubois County Clerk and Dubois Circuit/Superior Courts and may be searchable through statewide case access (Indiana MyCase).

Adoption records in Indiana are generally confidential and managed through the courts and state processes rather than open public inspection. Many court records have online docket-level access via Indiana MyCase, while document images and certified copies are typically obtained in person or by request through the clerk. Property records that help establish household and associate links (deeds, mortgages) are maintained by the county recorder (Dubois County Recorder).

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to recent vital records, adoption files, and certain protected court information (e.g., minors, sealed cases, and redacted identifiers).

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

Marriage records (licenses and returns)

  • Marriage license application and license: Issued by the Dubois County Clerk (Clerk of the Dubois Circuit Court) before the marriage.
  • Marriage return/certificate: Completed after the ceremony by the officiant and returned for filing; maintained as the official county marriage record.
  • Marriage record copies: Certified and non-certified copies are typically available from the county clerk, subject to statutory access limits for newer records.

Divorce records (dissolution of marriage)

  • Divorce (dissolution) case file: Filed in the Dubois Circuit or Superior Court and maintained by the Clerk of the Courts as part of the civil court record.
  • Decree of dissolution / final order: The court’s final judgment terminating the marriage; commonly requested as a certified copy.

Annulment records

  • Annulment case file and decree: Filed and maintained as a court civil action (similar recordkeeping to divorce). The final order is commonly titled an order or decree granting annulment.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Dubois County record custodians

  • Marriage licenses and recorded marriage returns: Filed and maintained by the Dubois County Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court).
  • Divorce and annulment case records: Filed in the Dubois Circuit/Superior Court and maintained by the Clerk of the Courts (the county clerk acting as clerk for the courts).

Access methods commonly used in Indiana counties (including Dubois County)

  • In-person requests: Certified copies are generally issued at the clerk’s office for marriage records and court orders/judgments (divorce/annulment).
  • Mail requests: Many clerks accept written requests that identify the parties, date range, and type of record; certified copies require payment and identity/eligibility verification when applicable.
  • Online court case access (docket-level and some documents): Indiana’s statewide MyCase system provides public case summaries and dockets for many cases, with document access varying by case type and confidentiality rules. Link: https://mycase.in.gov/
  • State vital records (marriage/divorce verification and limited-purpose records): The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) maintains statewide vital records; availability for marriage/divorce records depends on the record type and year. Link: https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license and recorded marriage return

  • Full names of the parties (including maiden name where applicable)
  • Date and place of marriage (county and sometimes city/township/venue)
  • Date the license was issued and license number/book-page or instrument reference
  • Officiant name and title/authority; officiant’s signature on the return
  • Basic identifying information commonly collected on applications (varies by era), which may include ages/date of birth, residences/addresses at time of application, parents’ names, prior marital status, and number of prior marriages

Divorce (dissolution) decree and case file

  • Caption and case number; names of parties
  • Filing date and court
  • Date the dissolution was granted and the type of disposition (e.g., decree after hearing, summary proceeding where applicable)
  • Terms of judgment typically recorded in the decree or incorporated orders, such as:
    • Division of marital property and debts
    • Spousal maintenance (where ordered)
    • Child custody, parenting time, and child support (where applicable)
    • Name change orders (where granted)
  • The broader case file may include petitions, summons/returns of service, agreements, financial disclosures, and other filings; access to these components varies by confidentiality rules.

Annulment decree and case file

  • Case caption and number; parties’ names
  • Legal basis for annulment as determined by the court
  • Date of order/decree and any associated relief (property/debt allocation, custody/support-related orders where applicable)

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Public access framework: Indiana court records are subject to the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, which distinguish between publicly accessible information and confidential information. Link: https://www.in.gov/courts/rules/records/
  • Confidential or restricted information commonly present in domestic-relations cases:
    • Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and other personal identifiers
    • Certain information about minors
    • Protected addresses or contact information in protection-related contexts
    • Sealed records or sealed filings by court order
  • Document availability online vs. at the courthouse: Even when a case appears in MyCase, some documents may be withheld from online display and require in-person review subject to access rules and redaction requirements.
  • Certified copies and identity/eligibility requirements: Certified vital records and some newer marriage records are commonly subject to statutory limitations on who may obtain copies and what identification is required; the clerk and IDOH apply these requirements at the time of request.
  • Annulments and divorces involving sensitive matters: Courts may restrict access to specific filings (or seal records) based on statutory confidentiality, rule-based exclusions, or a specific court order.

Education, Employment and Housing

Dubois County is in southern Indiana, anchored by the cities of Jasper (county seat) and Huntingburg, with a mix of small towns and rural townships. The county’s population is roughly mid‑40,000s (recent ACS-era estimates), with a community context shaped by advanced manufacturing, logistics connections to the I‑64 corridor, and a comparatively stable labor market relative to many rural U.S. counties.

Education Indicators

Public school landscape (counts and names)

Dubois County’s public K–12 education is primarily provided through four public districts/corporations:

  • Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools (Jasper area)
  • Southeast Dubois County School Corporation (Ferdinand/Celestine area)
  • Southwest Dubois County School Corporation (Huntingburg/Holland area)
  • Northeast Dubois County School Corporation (Dubois/Portersville area)

School-level counts and complete building lists vary by year due to consolidations and grade reconfigurations; district directories provide the most current rosters through the districts’ official sites and the state’s school directory. The Indiana Department of Education “Find a School” directory is a standard reference for official school names and status: Indiana DOE Find a School.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates (county-relevant benchmarks)

  • Student–teacher ratios (proxy): District-level student–teacher ratios are not consistently published as a single “countywide” figure in a comparable format across sources; a reasonable proxy is the public-school staffing ratios reported through state and federal education datasets. Indiana districts commonly fall near the mid‑teens students per teacher range (often ~14–17:1), with variation by district size and staffing models.
  • Graduation rates: Indiana reports high school graduation rates annually at the school and district level. Dubois County high schools have generally reported high graduation performance compared with state averages in recent years, but a single countywide graduation rate is not always presented as a standalone metric. Official annual rates by school/district are available via the state accountability reporting pages and DOE data portals: Indiana DOE Accountability.

Adult educational attainment (most recent ACS-era estimates)

Using U.S. Census Bureau ACS county profiles as the standard source for adult attainment:

  • High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Dubois County is above 90% in most recent multi‑year ACS profiles (typical for many Indiana counties with strong completion rates).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Dubois County is commonly in the low‑to‑mid 20% range in recent ACS profiles, reflecting a workforce with substantial technical, skilled trades, and associate-level pathways.

Primary source: U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov (ACS educational attainment). (County estimates vary slightly by ACS 1‑year vs 5‑year products; the 5‑year series is often used for county reliability.)

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP/dual credit)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE): Southern Indiana districts typically participate in regional CTE offerings and employer-connected pathways (manufacturing, health sciences, business, construction trades). Dubois County students are commonly served through regional career centers and school-based CTE programs aligned with Indiana’s Graduation Pathways and credential frameworks.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit: AP course availability is generally concentrated at the high school level in Jasper and the county’s other district high schools; dual credit is commonly delivered via partnerships with Indiana postsecondary institutions, consistent with statewide practice.
  • Work-based learning: Given the county’s manufacturing base, internships, apprenticeships, and industry-recognized certifications are a prominent regional workforce-development feature (often coordinated through schools, employers, and regional workforce entities).

For statewide program context, references include Indiana Graduation Pathways and Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

School safety measures and counseling resources (typical implementation)

Districts in Indiana generally maintain:

  • School Resource Officer (SRO) / law-enforcement coordination (varies by building)
  • Controlled entry / visitor management, camera systems, and emergency response drills aligned with state guidance
  • Student services staff, typically including school counselors; larger schools often include additional supports (social work/mental health partnerships)

Indiana’s overarching school safety framework and supports are coordinated through the state’s school safety initiatives: Indiana DOE School Safety. District-specific staffing (counselors, psychologists) is best verified through district personnel directories.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Dubois County unemployment is reported monthly and annually through federal-local area statistics. Recent years have generally shown low unemployment relative to national averages, consistent with a manufacturing-anchored regional economy and high labor force attachment.

Primary source for the most recent annual and monthly figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS). (Select “Indiana” and then Dubois County for current series values.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Dubois County’s economy is widely characterized by:

  • Manufacturing (especially wood products/furniture and related manufacturing, plus broader advanced manufacturing and component production)
  • Health care and social assistance (regional hospitals/clinics and long-term care)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (serving Jasper, Huntingburg, and highway traffic)
  • Construction and transportation/warehousing (supporting industrial activity and regional distribution)

Industry composition is documented in ACS and workforce datasets: ACS industry by occupation/sector tables and BLS occupational employment and wage statistics (regional availability varies by geography).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown (typical county pattern)

The most common occupational groups typically include:

  • Production occupations (machine operators, assemblers, quality roles)
  • Office and administrative support
  • Sales and related occupations
  • Transportation and material moving (drivers, warehouse, logistics)
  • Construction and extraction
  • Healthcare practitioners/support

A county-specific distribution is usually derived from ACS occupation tables (5‑year estimates are commonly used for counties): ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commute mode: The county’s commuting is predominantly by private vehicle, with limited fixed-route transit relative to metro areas.
  • Mean commute time (proxy): Non-metro Indiana counties commonly fall in the ~20–25 minute mean one-way commute range; Dubois County’s mean commute is typically in that band in ACS commute-time tables.
  • Commuting flows: A substantial share of residents work within Dubois County, supported by local manufacturing and healthcare employment, while another share commutes to nearby counties in the region (southern Indiana employment centers). County-to-county commuting patterns are summarized in Census commuting flow products such as LEHD OnTheMap.

Local employment vs out-of-county work

LEHD Origin–Destination Employment Statistics (LODES) generally show Dubois County as a net employment center for parts of the surrounding rural area due to Jasper-area industrial concentration, with meaningful inbound commuting to major employers and outbound commuting to other regional hubs. The most consistent public reference for this split is LEHD OnTheMap: Census LEHD OnTheMap commuting patterns.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

Dubois County is typically high-homeownership relative to U.S. averages, reflecting a strong single-family housing base and rural residential patterns:

  • Owner-occupied share: commonly around 75–80% in recent ACS profiles
  • Renter-occupied share: commonly around 20–25%

Primary source: ACS housing tenure (owner vs renter) on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median owner-occupied home value: Recent ACS 5‑year estimates for Dubois County generally place median value below the U.S. median but often near or above many Indiana rural peers, reflecting stable demand anchored by major employers.
  • Trend (recent years): Values increased materially during the 2020–2023 period in line with statewide/national appreciation; county-specific appreciation rates are best observed through assessor sales ratios, ACS value changes across releases, and regional market reports.

Reference baseline values and changes via: ACS median value of owner-occupied housing units. (ACS is not a real-time market index; it is the standard public benchmark for county medians.)

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Dubois County median gross rent in recent ACS profiles is typically below major metros and often in the mid-hundreds to around $900 range depending on the ACS period and market conditions.

Primary source: ACS median gross rent.

Types of housing stock

  • Single-family detached homes dominate, especially outside Jasper/Huntingburg town centers.
  • Smaller multifamily buildings and apartments are concentrated in Jasper and Huntingburg, with limited inventory in rural townships.
  • Rural lots and farm-adjacent residences are common, with housing dispersed along county roads and near small incorporated towns.

This mix aligns with ACS “units in structure” distributions typical for southern Indiana counties: ACS units-in-structure tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (amenities and schools)

  • Jasper: highest concentration of schools, healthcare, retail, and civic amenities; neighborhoods tend to be closer to employment centers and municipal services.
  • Huntingburg: smaller-city pattern with neighborhood clusters near schools, parks, and a historic core, plus newer subdivisions at the edge.
  • Rural areas (Ferdinand, Holland, Dubois and surrounding townships): larger parcels, quieter roads, and longer distances to schools and services; housing commonly includes single-family homes with yards or acreage.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Indiana property taxes are constrained by constitutional tax caps (commonly referenced as 1% of gross assessed value for homesteads, 2% for other residential, 3% for business, before credits and local overlapping rates), with billed amounts varying by exemptions, local rates, and assessed values. Dubois County effective tax burdens typically fall near Indiana norms for non-metro counties.

Official framework and county-specific billing are documented through:

A single “average homeowner cost” is not uniformly published as a countywide statistic across public sources; a practical proxy is the combination of median home value (ACS) and Indiana’s 1% homestead cap, adjusted by deductions/credits that frequently reduce net liability below the cap for many households.

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