Knox County

OH · Pop. 156,058 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Knox County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 156,058.

$/Acre: $15,113

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 452.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax6.83%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$63,946

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,113

Median Home Price$781K

Acres for Sale1834

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,743 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)383 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K510

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak