Union County
OH · Pop. 65,293 · Mixed County
Union County, Ohio covers 432 square miles with a population of 65,293 and a density of 151.1 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $307,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.25%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.2°F and average winter lows of 22.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Memorial Hosp. of Union County is 4.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 185-day growing season in USDA zone 6a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- Broadband reaches 94.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Memorial Hosp. of Union County, with an emergency room, is just 4.5 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 low unemployment rate of 3.6% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Union County, OH is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 52/100
- Median home price
- $307k
- Property tax
- 1.25%
- Growing season
- 185 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.9"
- Broadband
- 94.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Memorial Hosp. of Union County, 4.5 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Union County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Union County?
- Union County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 185-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.2°F, and average winter lows of 22.5°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $307,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.25%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Memorial Hosp. of Union County is 4.5 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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