Guernsey County

OH · Pop. 64,306 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Guernsey County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 64,306.

$/Acre: $2,226

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax6.37%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$92,626

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,226

Median Home Price$169K

Acres for Sale797

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,792 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K362

Property Crime /100K372

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate