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Morrow County

OH · Pop. 35,214 · Suburban County

77/100Homestead Score

Morrow County, Ohio covers 406 square miles with a population of 35,214 and a density of 86.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $201,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.1% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F and average winter lows of 19.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 41.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Morrow County Hospital is 3.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 92% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.1%
Growing Season: 171 days
Broadband: 92%
Density: 86.7/sq mi

Pros

  • Broadband reaches 92% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Morrow County Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 3.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • Annual rainfall of 41.3 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
  • A low poverty rate of 10.9% signals a relatively stable local economy.

Cons

  • Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.

At a glance

Morrow County, OH is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
77/100
Median home price
$201k
Property tax
1.1%
Growing season
171 days (zone 6a)
Annual rainfall
41.3"
Broadband
92%
Nearest hospital
Morrow County Hospital, 3.2 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.1%
Median Household Income$71,047
Poverty Rate10.9%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$201K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6a
Growing Season171 days
Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
Avg Summer High82.4°F
Avg Winter Low19.5°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Corn, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMorrow County Hospital (3.2 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage92%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Morrow County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Morrow County?
Morrow County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 171-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F, and average winter lows of 19.5°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $201,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.1%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 92% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Morrow County Hospital is 3.2 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.