Mercer County

OH · Pop. 110,393 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mercer County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 110,393.

$/Acre: $6,385

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$47,448

Poverty Rate25.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,385

Median Home Price$353K

Acres for Sale4411

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,495 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)282 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

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 /100K356

Property Crime /100K363

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak