Shelby County

OH · Pop. 133,412 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Shelby County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 133,412.

$/Acre: $5,609

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 115.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax6.1%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$50,490

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,609

Median Home Price$427K

Acres for Sale209

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,507 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K260

Property Crime /100K235

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak