Putnam County
OH · Pop. 34,352 · Suburban County
Putnam County sits in Ohio across 483 square miles, home to 34,352 people at 71.1 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $192,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.98%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F and average winter lows of 20.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 36.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Blanchard Valley Reg. Hlth Ctr - Bluf is 15.4 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $192,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Blanchard Valley Reg. Hlth Ctr - Bluf, is 15.4 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Putnam County, OH is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $192k
- Property tax
- 0.98%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 36.3"
- Broadband
- 99.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Blanchard Valley Reg. Hlth Ctr - Bluf, 15.4 mi
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Homesteading in Putnam County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Putnam County?
- Putnam County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F, and average winter lows of 20.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $192,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.98%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Blanchard Valley Reg. Hlth Ctr - Bluf is 15.4 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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