Lake County

OH · Pop. 6,817 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Lake County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 6,817.

$/Acre: $1,862
Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 184 days
Broadband: 60%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 4.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Local Sales Tax2%
Combined Sales Tax7.75%
Cost of Living Index98
Median Household Income$43,840
Poverty Rate24.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,862
Median Home Price$292K
Acres for Sale3169
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season184 days
Annual Rainfall36.3 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,144 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)199 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K668
Property Crime /100K460
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Ag EconomyStrong