Monroe County

OH · Pop. 6,782 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 6,782.

$/Acre: $1,853

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 10.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$39,555

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,853

Median Home Price$173K

Acres for Sale3871

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,616 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K602

Property Crime /100K523

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong