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