Portage County

OH · Pop. 84,298 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Portage County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 84,298.

$/Acre: $5,874

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 103.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.5%

Cost of Living Index100.7

Median Household Income$85,445

Poverty Rate10.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,874

Median Home Price$486K

Acres for Sale146

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,591 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K337

Property Crime /100K333

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak