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