Athens County

OH · Pop. 42,282 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Athens County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 42,282.

$/Acre: $7,469

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 117.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.26%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$75,071

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,469

Median Home Price$484K

Acres for Sale4401

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,108 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K375

Property Crime /100K236

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak