Coshocton County
OH · Pop. 36,679 · Suburban County
Coshocton County is a suburban county in Ohio, spanning 564 square miles with 36,679 residents at a density of 65 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $142,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.97% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 82°F and average winter lows of 22.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Coshocton Regional Medical Center is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 83.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $142,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Coshocton Regional Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 4.7 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- Annual rainfall of 41.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A poverty rate of 18.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Coshocton County, OH is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 73/100
- Median home price
- $142k
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- Growing season
- 170 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.8"
- Broadband
- 83.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Coshocton Regional Medical Center, 4.7 mi
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Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Coshocton County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Coshocton County?
- Coshocton County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 170-day growing season, average summer highs of 82°F, and average winter lows of 22.3°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $142,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.97%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 83.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Coshocton Regional Medical Center is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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.
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