Washington County
OH · Pop. 59,318 · Suburban County
Washington County sits in Ohio across 632 square miles, home to 59,318 people at 93.9 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $174,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.96%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.7°F and average winter lows of 23.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 42.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Marietta Memorial Hospital is 1.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 76.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $174,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Marietta Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 1.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A median household income of $61,355 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.
- Broadband reaches only 76.6% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Washington County, OH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $174k
- Property tax
- 0.96%
- Growing season
- 179 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 42.3"
- Broadband
- 76.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Marietta Memorial Hospital, 1.9 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Washington County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Washington County?
- Washington County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.7°F, and average winter lows of 23.7°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $174,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.96%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Marietta Memorial Hospital is 1.9 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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