Holmes County

OH · Pop. 70,561 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Holmes County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 70,561.

$/Acre: $4,553

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 73.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax7.15%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$69,127

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,553

Median Home Price$321K

Acres for Sale2417

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,811 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)248 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K472

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate