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