Lorain County

OH · Pop. 70,836 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lorain County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 70,836.

$/Acre: $5,541

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 120.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax6.33%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$37,067

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,541

Median Home Price$332K

Acres for Sale1154

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,309 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak