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