Overview

Blackford County, IN (shown in white) has 165.08 mi² of land area and 0.5 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Delaware County, IN
• Grant County, IN
• Jay County, IN
• Wells County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 846.5' to a high of 948.2', with a weighted average of 875.3' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 18.7°F to average highs around 83.6°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 51.5°F. Average annual precipation is 43.9". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 5B using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Blackford County is 12,088 with 5,170 households. These households are spread across 5 unique municipalties (not all shown).