Meigs County
OH · Pop. 22,072 · Suburban County
Meigs County, Ohio covers 430 square miles with a population of 22,072 and a density of 51.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $113,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.99% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 165-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F and average winter lows of 23.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pleasant Valley Hospital is 16.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 61.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $113,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A median household income of $46,701 anchors the local economy.
- Pleasant Valley Hospital provides the area's nearest hospital care, 16.1 miles away.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Broadband reaches only 61.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Pleasant Valley Hospital, is 16.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 22% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Meigs County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $113k
- Property tax
- 0.99%
- Growing season
- 165 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 41.4"
- Broadband
- 61.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Pleasant Valley Hospital, 16.1 mi
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Homesteading in Meigs County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Meigs County?
- Meigs County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 165-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F, and average winter lows of 23.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $113,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.99%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 61.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pleasant Valley Hospital is 16.1 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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