Wood County

OH · Pop. 40,279 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Wood County is a rural county in OH with a population of approximately 40,279.

$/Acre: $1,558
Property Tax: 1.56%
Growing Season: 180 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 23.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.56%
Local Sales Tax1.93%
Combined Sales Tax7.68%
Cost of Living Index95
Median Household Income$82,498
Poverty Rate11.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,558
Median Home Price$331K
Acres for Sale4353
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season180 days
Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low21°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,116 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado3/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)345 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K511
Property Crime /100K391
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City52 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyStrong