Ashtabula County

OH · Pop. 198,340 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ashtabula County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 198,340.

$/Acre: $13,910
Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 159 days
Broadband: 52%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 388.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Local Sales Tax0.54%
Combined Sales Tax6.29%
Cost of Living Index88.4
Median Household Income$36,964
Poverty Rate14.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,910
Median Home Price$833K
Acres for Sale4862
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season159 days
Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,512 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)266 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K511
Property Crime /100K374
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town5 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%
Ag EconomyWeak