Fairfield County

OH · Pop. 144,097 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Fairfield County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 144,097.

$/Acre: $6,866

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 122.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$68,501

Poverty Rate18%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,866

Median Home Price$445K

Acres for Sale104

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,282 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)383 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K268

Property Crime /100K181

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak