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