Henry County, Ohio
Among the top 25% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 70% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 7% for cost of living
- top 18% for comfortable days
Henry County is a county in Ohio with about 28,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and B for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and broadband access. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitehenrycountyohio.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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75%37%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.6 in2.4 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 93% of US counties
Home Value$158k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$846better than 44% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.20%better than 27% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.52%better than 72% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 55% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.1 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.5 inbetter than 34% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 27% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 67% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk33.8better than 65% of US counties
School Quality67.1better than 71% of US counties
Violent Crime1081/100kbetter than 31% of US counties
Property Crime881/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Community
Population27,60152nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0154th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4456th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.4%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.0%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 44% of US counties
Airport Distance73 mibetter than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.0%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.26better than 57% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 60% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Henry County an affordable place to live?
- Henry County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 93% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Henry County?
- The median home value in Henry County is $158k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Henry County?
- Median household income in Henry County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Henry County?
- Median gross rent in Henry County is $846 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Henry County safe?
- Henry County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1081/100k (better than 31%). Property crime is 881/100k.
- What is the weather like in Henry County?
- Henry County averages 74°F in July and 26°F in January, with 37.1 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Henry County?
- Public-school quality in Henry County is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Henry County?
- The average one-way commute in Henry County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)