Muskingum County
OH · Pop. 86,382 · Mixed County
Muskingum County sits in Ohio across 665 square miles, home to 86,382 people at 129.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. A median home price of $170,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.95% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 168-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.3°F and average winter lows of 22.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Genesis Healthcare System is 3.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.95% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $170,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Genesis Healthcare System, with an emergency room, is just 3.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
At a glance
Muskingum County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 54/100
- Median home price
- $170k
- Property tax
- 0.95%
- Growing season
- 168 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.9"
- Broadband
- 93.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Genesis Healthcare System, 3.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Muskingum County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Muskingum County?
- Muskingum County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 168-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.3°F, and average winter lows of 22.7°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $170,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.95%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Genesis Healthcare System is 3.9 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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