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Ashland County

OH · Pop. 52,296 · Mixed County

66/100Homestead Score

Ashland County sits in Ohio across 423 square miles, home to 52,296 people at 123.6 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, hay. The median home price is $176,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.02%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 81°F and average winter lows of 19.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Samaritan Hospital is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.02%
Growing Season: 164 days
Broadband: 88.6%
Density: 123.6/sq mi

Pros

  • A median home price of $176,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Samaritan Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A median household income of $64,991 anchors the local economy.

Cons

  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A 164-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.

At a glance

Ashland County, OH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
66/100
Median home price
$176k
Property tax
1.02%
Growing season
164 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
39.5"
Broadband
88.6%
Nearest hospital
Samaritan Hospital, 2.3 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.02%
Median Household Income$64,991
Poverty Rate13.8%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$176K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season164 days
Annual Rainfall39.5 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low19.7°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado6/10
Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSamaritan Hospital (2.3 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Ashland County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Ashland County?
Ashland County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 81°F, and average winter lows of 19.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $176,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.02%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 88.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Samaritan Hospital is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.