Belmont County

OH · Pop. 105,209 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Belmont County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 105,209.

$/Acre: $7,282

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 147.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax7.39%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$51,892

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,282

Median Home Price$476K

Acres for Sale1274

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,435 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)215 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K365

Property Crime /100K289

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak