Williams County
OH · Pop. 36,862 · Suburban County
Williams County, Ohio covers 421 square miles with a population of 36,862 and a density of 87.6 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $140,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.16%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.4°F and average winter lows of 18.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.2 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers - Bryan is 6.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.3% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $140,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers - Bryan, with an emergency room, is just 6.4 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 poverty rate of 11.9% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Williams County, OH is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 63/100
- Median home price
- $140k
- Property tax
- 1.16%
- Growing season
- 169 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.2"
- Broadband
- 89.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers - Bryan, 6.4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Williams County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Williams County?
- Williams County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 169-day growing season, average summer highs of 81.4°F, and average winter lows of 18.7°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $140,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.16%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers - Bryan is 6.4 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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