Noble County
OH · Pop. 14,252 · Suburban County
Noble County is a suburban county in Ohio, spanning 398 square miles with 14,252 residents at a density of 35.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $149,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.79% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.6°F and average winter lows of 20.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr is 20.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.8% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.79% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $149,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A low poverty rate of 11.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr, is 20.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Noble County, OH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 66/100
- Median home price
- $149k
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- Growing season
- 173 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.4"
- Broadband
- 86.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr, 20.1 mi
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Homesteading in Noble County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Noble County?
- Noble County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 173-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.6°F, and average winter lows of 20.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $149,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.79%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.8% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Southeastern Oh Regional Med Ctr is 20.1 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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