Van Wert County

OH · Pop. 160,910 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Van Wert County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 160,910.

$/Acre: $5,866

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax6.73%

Cost of Living Index87.3

Median Household Income$57,594

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,866

Median Home Price$405K

Acres for Sale1672

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,327 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)374 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K312

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak