Jefferson County

OH · Pop. 6,093 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 6,093.

$/Acre: $1,664

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 3.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.21%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$78,804

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,664

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale410

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,261 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)142 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K527

Property Crime /100K700

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong