Geauga County

OH · Pop. 153,116 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Geauga County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 153,116.

$/Acre: $15,278

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 420.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax6.68%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$86,322

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,278

Median Home Price$792K

Acres for Sale1517

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,679 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)371 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K286

Property Crime /100K387

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak