Putnam County

OH · Pop. 144,930 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Putnam County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 144,930.

$/Acre: $3,703

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 81.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax5.8%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$68,884

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,703

Median Home Price$312K

Acres for Sale2304

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,793 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K410

Property Crime /100K272

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate