Erie County

OH · Pop. 9,090 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Erie County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 9,090.

$/Acre: $1,728

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 15.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax6.64%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$94,246

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,728

Median Home Price$187K

Acres for Sale2895

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,207 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K705

Property Crime /100K770

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyStrong