Tuscarawas County
OH · Pop. 92,585 · Mixed County
Tuscarawas County is a mixed rural-suburban county in Ohio, spanning 568 square miles with 92,585 residents at a density of 163 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $177,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.08%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F and average winter lows of 22.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 38.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Union Hospital Assoc. is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.5% 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 median home price of $177,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 90.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Union Hospital Assoc., with an emergency room, is just 4.7 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
Tuscarawas County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 47/100
- Median home price
- $177k
- Property tax
- 1.08%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 38.9"
- Broadband
- 90.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Union Hospital Assoc., 4.7 mi
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Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Tuscarawas County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Tuscarawas County?
- Tuscarawas County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.1°F, and average winter lows of 22.5°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $177,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.08%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Union Hospital Assoc. is 4.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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