Pickaway County
OH · Pop. 59,407 · Mixed County
Pickaway County, Ohio covers 501 square miles with a population of 59,407 and a density of 118.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $236,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.03% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.5°F and average winter lows of 23.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Ohiohealth Berger Hospital is 6.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 87.3% 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
- Ohiohealth Berger Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 6.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A median household income of $72,927 anchors the local economy.
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
Pickaway County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 46/100
- Median home price
- $236k
- Property tax
- 1.03%
- Growing season
- 179 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.9"
- Broadband
- 87.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Ohiohealth Berger Hospital, 6.8 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Pickaway County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pickaway County?
- Pickaway County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.5°F, and average winter lows of 23.3°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $236,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.03%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 87.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Ohiohealth Berger Hospital is 6.8 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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