Highland County

OH · Pop. 123,918 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Highland County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 123,918.

$/Acre: $6,094

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 126.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.63%

Combined Sales Tax6.38%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$59,158

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,094

Median Home Price$381K

Acres for Sale2696

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,250 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K350

Property Crime /100K419

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak