Williams County

OH · Pop. 169,213 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Williams County is a mixed county in OH with a population of approximately 169,213.

$/Acre: $14,485
Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 172 days
Broadband: 45%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 310.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Local Sales Tax0.6%
Combined Sales Tax6.35%
Cost of Living Index98.2
Median Household Income$39,835
Poverty Rate13.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,485
Median Home Price$744K
Acres for Sale3962
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season172 days
Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,931 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)347 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.5
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K304
Property Crime /100K219
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyWeak