Seneca County

OH · Pop. 195,720 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Seneca County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 195,720.

$/Acre: $5,348

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 110.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.48%

Cost of Living Index95.3

Median Household Income$66,016

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,348

Median Home Price$330K

Acres for Sale2435

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,950 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)358 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K313

Property Crime /100K395

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak