Washington County

OH · Pop. 53,181 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in OH with a population of approximately 53,181.

$/Acre: $2,086

Property Tax: 1.56%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax6.55%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$76,894

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,086

Median Home Price$174K

Acres for Sale7

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,110 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)120 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K428

Property Crime /100K300

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate