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