Guernsey County
OH · Pop. 38,283 · Suburban County
Guernsey County sits in Ohio across 522 square miles, home to 38,283 people at 73.3 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. The median home price is $154,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.01%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 172-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.9°F and average winter lows of 23.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr is 4.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $154,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr, with an emergency room, is just 4.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A median household income of $55,756 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Guernsey County, OH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 65/100
- Median home price
- $154k
- Property tax
- 1.01%
- Growing season
- 172 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.6"
- Broadband
- 86%
- Nearest hospital
- Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr, 4.3 mi
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Homesteading in Guernsey County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Guernsey County?
- Guernsey County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 172-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.9°F, and average winter lows of 23.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $154,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.01%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr is 4.3 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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