Union County

OH · Pop. 13,537 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Union County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 13,537.

$/Acre: $1,643

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 13.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax6.73%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$68,419

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,643

Median Home Price$277K

Acres for Sale3514

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,248 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K688

Property Crime /100K614

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyStrong