Marion County

OH · Pop. 162,638 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Marion County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 162,638.

$/Acre: $8,262

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 157.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$65,681

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,262

Median Home Price$597K

Acres for Sale2945

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,426 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)272 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K248

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak