Richland County

OH · Pop. 30,325 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Richland County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 30,325.

$/Acre: $1,800

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 33.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.11%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$59,763

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,800

Median Home Price$166K

Acres for Sale4842

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall39 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,750 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K260

Property Crime /100K346

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate