Gallia County

OH · Pop. 147,393 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Gallia County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 147,393.

$/Acre: $6,573

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 126.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.45%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$90,325

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,573

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale717

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,142 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K311

Property Crime /100K272

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak