Perry County

OH · Pop. 19,755 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Perry County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 19,755.

$/Acre: $2,839

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 51.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.57%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$74,575

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,839

Median Home Price$283K

Acres for Sale4357

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall40.8 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,578 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K291

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate