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