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