Carroll County
OH · Pop. 26,731 · Suburban County
Carroll County is a suburban county in Ohio, spanning 395 square miles with 26,731 residents at a density of 67.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $175,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.97% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 82°F and average winter lows of 21.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Twin City Medical Center is 17.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 85% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $175,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A median household income of $64,675 anchors the local economy.
- Twin City Medical Center provides the area's nearest hospital care, 17.9 miles away.
Cons
- A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, Twin City Medical Center, is 17.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Carroll County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 53/100
- Median home price
- $175k
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- Growing season
- 153 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.4"
- Broadband
- 85%
- Nearest hospital
- Twin City Medical Center, 17.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Carroll County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Carroll County?
- Carroll County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 82°F, and average winter lows of 21.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $175,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Twin City Medical Center is 17.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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