Fulton County

OH · Pop. 179,393 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fulton County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 179,393.

$/Acre: $5,246

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 107.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$87,299

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,246

Median Home Price$307K

Acres for Sale955

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,014 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)105 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K332

Property Crime /100K361

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak