Franklin County

OH · Pop. 10,366 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 10,366.

$/Acre: $1,446

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 31.9/sq mi

Pros

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

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index86.7

Median Household Income$86,029

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,446

Median Home Price$168K

Acres for Sale242

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,538 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)342 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K250

Property Crime /100K181

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate