Lawrence County
OH · Pop. 57,385 · Mixed County
Lawrence County, Ohio covers 453 square miles with a population of 57,385 and a density of 126.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. A median home price of $136,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.88% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.1°F and average winter lows of 22°F. Annual rainfall averages 45 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. King's Daughters' Medical Center is 11.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.88% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $136,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Annual rainfall of 45 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 164-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, King's Daughters' Medical Center, is 11.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Lawrence County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 50/100
- Median home price
- $136k
- Property tax
- 0.88%
- Growing season
- 164 days (zone 7a)
- Annual rainfall
- 45"
- Broadband
- 86.5%
- Nearest hospital
- King's Daughters' Medical Center, 11.2 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Lawrence County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lawrence County?
- Lawrence County is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 164-day growing season, average summer highs of 84.1°F, and average winter lows of 22°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $136,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.88%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- King's Daughters' Medical Center is 11.2 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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