Fayette County
OH · Pop. 28,880 · Suburban County
Fayette County sits in Ohio across 406 square miles, home to 28,880 people at 71.1 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $162,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.96%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.9°F and average winter lows of 23.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Adena Fayette Medical Center is 1.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 185-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $162,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Adena Fayette Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Fayette County, OH is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 73/100
- Median home price
- $162k
- Property tax
- 0.96%
- Growing season
- 185 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.7"
- Broadband
- 88%
- Nearest hospital
- Adena Fayette Medical Center, 1.9 mi
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Homesteading in Fayette County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fayette County?
- Fayette County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.9°F, and average winter lows of 23.1°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $162,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.96%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Adena Fayette Medical Center is 1.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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