Harrison County

OH · Pop. 32,201 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Harrison County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 32,201.

$/Acre: $1,466

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 20.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.23%

Cost of Living Index92

Median Household Income$36,155

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,466

Median Home Price$270K

Acres for Sale2729

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,972 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)383 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K566

Property Crime /100K374

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyStrong