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