Morgan County

OH · Pop. 160,470 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Morgan County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 160,470.

$/Acre: $6,048

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.79%

Cost of Living Index91.2

Median Household Income$86,507

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,048

Median Home Price$397K

Acres for Sale2857

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,573 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)115 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K371

Property Crime /100K224

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak