Hardin County

OH · Pop. 155,235 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hardin County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 155,235.

$/Acre: $14,850

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 253.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.43%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$89,212

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,850

Median Home Price$770K

Acres for Sale3991

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,666 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K273

Property Crime /100K198

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak