Preble County

OH · Pop. 22,177 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Preble County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 22,177.

$/Acre: $1,471
Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 186 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 26.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Local Sales Tax1.12%
Combined Sales Tax6.87%
Cost of Living Index96.2
Median Household Income$41,473
Poverty Rate12.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,471
Median Home Price$151K
Acres for Sale2066
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season186 days
Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low20°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,271 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)160 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.5
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K308
Property Crime /100K295
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City33 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyModerate