Hancock County

OH · Pop. 61,720 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 61,720.

$/Acre: $4,327

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 73.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index86.1

Median Household Income$75,928

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,327

Median Home Price$311K

Acres for Sale1632

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall38 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,608 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K287

Property Crime /100K265

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate