Darke County

OH · Pop. 33,196 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Darke County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 33,196.

$/Acre: $1,525

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 33.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.84%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$50,178

Poverty Rate22%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,525

Median Home Price$211K

Acres for Sale2335

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,169 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)271 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K275

Property Crime /100K209

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate