Ashland County

OH · Pop. 94,553 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Ashland County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 94,553.

$/Acre: $3,131

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$74,837

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,131

Median Home Price$356K

Acres for Sale4520

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall38 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,117 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)269 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K395

Property Crime /100K487

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate