Hancock County
Hancock County, Indiana: solar permitting grade C (score 51/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 51/100 |
| Population | 78,168 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Hancock County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Hancock County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Greenfield city
- Cumberland town
- Fortville town
- McCordsville town
- New Palestine town
- Shirley town
- Spring Lake town
- Wilkinson town
- Blue River township
- Brandywine township
- Brown township
- Buck Creek township
- Center township
- Green township
- Jackson township
- Sugar Creek township
- Vernon township
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Marion County · ≈19 miF74—
- Hamilton County · ≈20 miD52—
- Shelby County · ≈21 miD64—
- Henry County · ≈21 miC46—
- Rush County · ≈21 miC50—
- Madison County · ≈24 miD60—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Hancock County ranks #48 of 92 ranked Indiana counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Indiana: Washington County (B · 35), Cass County (B · 35), LaGrange County (B · 36). See all Indiana county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.