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