Paulding County

OH · Pop. 185,518 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Paulding County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 185,518.

$/Acre: $5,388
Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 182 days
Broadband: 53%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 112/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Local Sales Tax0.42%
Combined Sales Tax6.17%
Cost of Living Index98.2
Median Household Income$84,014
Poverty Rate14%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,388
Median Home Price$465K
Acres for Sale2933
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season182 days
Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low20°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,854 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)290 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K386
Property Crime /100K495
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyWeak