Adams County

OH · Pop. 23,654 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 23,654.

$/Acre: $1,742

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 24.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.24%

Combined Sales Tax5.99%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$89,061

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,742

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale4565

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall39 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,565 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)247 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K531

Property Crime /100K343

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town30 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong