Muskingum County

OH · Pop. 161,955 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Muskingum County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 161,955.

$/Acre: $8,609

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 163.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax6.45%

Cost of Living Index98.2

Median Household Income$75,271

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,609

Median Home Price$482K

Acres for Sale3872

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,655 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K410

Property Crime /100K355

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak