Tuscarawas County

OH · Pop. 136,315 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Tuscarawas County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 136,315.

$/Acre: $6,553

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 137.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.02%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$53,879

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,553

Median Home Price$480K

Acres for Sale1190

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,942 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)162 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K445

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak