Meigs County

OH · Pop. 87,486 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Meigs County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 87,486.

$/Acre: $6,297

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.32%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$70,198

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,297

Median Home Price$527K

Acres for Sale3708

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,298 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K319

Property Crime /100K434

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak