Jackson County

OH · Pop. 30,288 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jackson County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 30,288.

$/Acre: $1,668

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 33.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.61%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$40,744

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,668

Median Home Price$179K

Acres for Sale1373

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,624 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K291

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate