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Best Counties for Families in Ohio 2026

88 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Ohio

1Geauga County
55.6
2Mercer County
65.5
3Putnam County
65.1
4Holmes County
56.3
5Ottawa County
59.6

All 88 Family-Ranked Counties in Ohio

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Geauga County, OH7655.6
2Mercer County, OH7565.5
3Putnam County, OH7565.1
4Holmes County, OH7456.3
5Ottawa County, OH7259.6
6Wyandot County, OH7267.1
7Darke County, OH6962.4
8Henry County, OH6853.4
9Noble County, OH6870.4
10Brown County, OH6858.4
11Preble County, OH6757.4
12Perry County, OH6759.4
13Medina County, OH6753.9
14Defiance County, OH6655.4
15Monroe County, OH6664.8
16Huron County, OH6656.9
17Williams County, OH6658.5
18Logan County, OH6656
19Paulding County, OH6657
20Belmont County, OH6558.5
21Lake County, OH6249.4
22Knox County, OH6253.7
23Carroll County, OH6256.7
24Wood County, OH6251.1
25Auglaize County, OH6158.4
26Sandusky County, OH6155.4
27Fulton County, OH6049.8
28Seneca County, OH6054.2
29Lawrence County, OH5853.2
30Morrow County, OH5851.7
31Highland County, OH5853.4
32Clermont County, OH5745.9
33Ashland County, OH5652.8
34Van Wert County, OH5654.9
35Union County, OH5649.6
36Warren County, OH5647.3
37Hardin County, OH5550.9
38Columbiana County, OH5553.1
39Franklin County, OH5441.9
40Madison County, OH5447.8
41Shelby County, OH5447.9
42Guernsey County, OH5352.2
43Wayne County, OH5345
44Adams County, OH5355.6
45Harrison County, OH5254.5
46Coshocton County, OH5252.7
47Champaign County, OH5249.2
48Jackson County, OH5149.8
49Lorain County, OH5041.7
50Crawford County, OH5048.5
51Tuscarawas County, OH5047.3
52Washington County, OH4949.9
53Pike County, OH4950.9
54Portage County, OH4942.7
55Fairfield County, OH4839.9
56Hancock County, OH4846.4
57Miami County, OH4845.8
58Meigs County, OH4851.3
59Clinton County, OH4846.8
60Erie County, OH4847.4
61Ashtabula County, OH4846.5
62Vinton County, OH4848.2
63Delaware County, OH4738.6
64Morgan County, OH4752.5
65Jefferson County, OH4647.8
66Pickaway County, OH4541.7
67Greene County, OH4337.9
68Gallia County, OH4248
69Licking County, OH4237.9
70Athens County, OH4141.4
71Butler County, OH4136.2
72Scioto County, OH4043.7
73Trumbull County, OH4039.3
74Hocking County, OH3939.2
75Summit County, OH3833.7
76Stark County, OH3838
77Muskingum County, OH3842.1
78Fayette County, OH3740.4
79Mahoning County, OH3738.6
80Hamilton County, OH3530.8
81Cuyahoga County, OH3430.4
82Ross County, OH3438
83Montgomery County, OH3429.3
84Richland County, OH3337.8
85Clark County, OH3232.3
86Allen County, OH2934
87Marion County, OH2536.5
88Lucas County, OH2224.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Ohio?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Geauga County ranks as the top family county in Ohio with a family score of 76.

How many counties in Ohio are ranked for families?

We rank 88 counties in Ohio for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.