Clermont County
OH · Pop. 209,862 · Mixed County
Clermont County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Ohio, spanning 453 square miles with 209,862 residents at a density of 463.3 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $246,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.28%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F and average winter lows of 22.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital Llc is 2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital Llc, with an emergency room, is just 2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 45.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 8.8% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- At 463.3 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
At a glance
Clermont County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $246k
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- Growing season
- 183 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.4"
- Broadband
- 97.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital Llc, 2 mi
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Homesteading in Clermont County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clermont County?
- Clermont County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 183-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F, and average winter lows of 22.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $246,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.28%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital Llc is 2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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