Morrow
Ohio

What stands out

Three things set Morrow County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the restaurant count per person is among the fewest in America (0.2 per 1,000), the average commute is in the top 10% of American counties (29 minutes), and winter sunshine is in the bottom 11% of American counties (-1.1 on the USDA scale). Within Ohio it ranks 1st of 88 counties for the restaurant count per person, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Morrow County, Ohio. 35,049 people live here with you. The population grew 0.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +280).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $70,412 a year, higher than 75% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $44,743. Unemployment runs 3.9%, higher than 66% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 29 minutes each way.

Ohio takes 1.7% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,220 a year.

Home

The median home costs $280K, pricier than 64% of American counties, about 2.4 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $805 a month. Property tax is 1.18% of home value, roughly $2,192 a year on that median home, higher than 71% of American counties. 82% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 53% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 17 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.8 years, longer than 61% of American counties. There are 9 active physicians in the county, about 2.6 per 10,000 people. 9.3% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.06 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 53% of American counties. 90% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 46 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 68% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 50°F, highs near 61 and lows near 40, colder than 73% of American counties. About 38 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 19 out of 100, safer than 81% of American counties; the county has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 215 Mbps down, faster than 57% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.2 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.