Madison County

OH · Pop. 192,887 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 192,887.

$/Acre: $9,615

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 168/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.94%

Combined Sales Tax7.69%

Cost of Living Index93.8

Median Household Income$35,822

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,615

Median Home Price$563K

Acres for Sale4543

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,715 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K468

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak