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