Scioto County
OH · Pop. 73,118 · Mixed County
Scioto County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Ohio, spanning 610 square miles with 73,118 residents at a density of 119.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, hay, corn. The median home price is $132,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.07%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 25.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Southern Ohio Medical Center is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.8% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 187-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $132,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Southern Ohio Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 4.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 40.9 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A poverty rate of 22.4% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Scioto County, OH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $132k
- Property tax
- 1.07%
- Growing season
- 187 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.9"
- Broadband
- 88.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Southern Ohio Medical Center, 4.4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Scioto County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Scioto County?
- Scioto County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 187-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 25.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $132,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.07%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southern Ohio Medical Center is 4.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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