Sandusky County

OH · Pop. 35,865 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sandusky County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 35,865.

$/Acre: $1,715

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$36,691

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,715

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale4673

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,761 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K500

Property Crime /100K399

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate