Ross County

OH · Pop. 8,530 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Ross County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 8,530.

$/Acre: $1,865

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 6.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax6.84%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$42,463

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,865

Median Home Price$188K

Acres for Sale4640

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,440 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K610

Property Crime /100K660

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyStrong