Richland County land: flood, zoning and parcels
72,393 parcels
On the county tax roll
- Acres on the roll312,598
- In a FEMA flood zone6.1%special flood hazard area
Property tax calendar
Ohio 2026 taxes are billed in 2027: the first half is due by the date on the county treasurer's bill (by law December 31, extended in most counties into January or February); the second half by June 20, 2027.
- First half
- On the county treasurer's billDecember 31 by law (R.C. 323.12); most counties are extended into January or February (R.C. 323.17)
- Second half
- Due by June 20, 2027Unless the county treasurer's bill names a later date
- Late payment
- 10% penalty on the unpaid halfHalf the penalty is waived if paid within ten days (R.C. 323.121)
- Value complaints
- By March 31 of the next yearFile with the county auditor for the board of revision (or by the close of the first-half collection, if later)
Sources: Ohio Revised Code 323.12, 323.121, 323.17 and 5715.19. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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Around Richland County
Towns and Census places in Richland County
- Mansfield24,542 parcels
- Shelby4,816 parcels
- Ontario3,750 parcels
- Lexington2,246 parcels
- Roseland1,356 parcels
- Bellville1,239 parcels
- Lincoln Heights799 parcels
- Butler742 parcels
All 11 places
- Plymouth602 parcels
- Lucas401 parcels
- Shiloh388 parcels
Flood zones and wetlands
Recorded flood claims in Richland County
329 insured flood claims were recorded in Richland County from 1978 to Sep 2026; 19% were on buildings rated outside the mapped flood zone (zone X, B or C). The largest single event was Late winter storms (2011), with 61 claims. FEMA paid $9.7 million on them in total.
| Years | Claims |
|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Not shown |
| 1980–89 | 57 |
| 1990–99 | 37 |
| 2000–09 | 131 |
| 2010–19 | 92 |
| 2020–26 | Fewer than 10 |
Area statistics for buildings with NFIP flood insurance, not any one parcel: a lot that never had an insured building has no claims to count. OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3, as of Sep 2026.
What flood insurance costs in Richland County
What NFIP policyholders in Richland County pay a year for a single-family home, by flood zone: the middle half of premiums on policies that took effect Sep 2025–Sep 2026. It is what insured homes here pay, not a quote for any one building.
| Flood zone | Policies | Middle half | Full-risk median |
|---|---|---|---|
| A zones (special flood hazard area) | 58 | $400–$1,280 | $790 |
| X zone (outside the mapped flood zone) | 28 | $340–$650 | $480 |
Full-risk premium: the median of FEMA's own full-risk premium for the same policies (Risk Rating 2.0). A discounted policy rises toward it a step each year, within the law's cap on yearly increases. Zones are the flood zone each policy is rated in. OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3, as of Sep 2026.
This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data.
Farmland rent in Richland County
Cropland in Richland County rents for about $165 an acre a year (USDA, 2026).
- Cropland rent
- $165 an acrenon-irrigated, 2026; $141 in 2022
- Pasture rent
- $43 an acre2025; $33 in 2017
No farmland rent-to-price figure: no sales of farmland of 10 acres or more here in the last three years, and a fair median needs 10.
Rent: USDA NASS county cash rents survey, 2026 (released August 21, 2026), public domain. Farmland rent in every Ohio county →
What land here is worth and produces
Published land values, crops, forest and farm programs for Richland County
- Farmland value (Census of Agriculture)
- $8,823 an acreAverage value of land and buildings on the county's farms, 2022 · USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
- Farms
- 1,078 farms on 159,053 acresAverage 148 acres, median 48; 121,564 acres of cropland; 10,566 of pasture; 21,638 of woodland, 2022 · USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
- What the farms sell
- grains and soybeans 41% · poultry and eggs 21% · milk 15%Share of the $214 million of farm products sold in 2022 · USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
- Crops grown
- soybeans 45% · corn 38% · alfalfa 5% · winter wheat 4%Share of the county's 115,550 acres of crops and hay, 2025 · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer 2025, classified from satellite imagery
- Land cover
- cropland 36% · grass, hay and pasture 16% · forest 27% · wetlands 1% · developed 17%Share of the county's 320,078 acres of land and water, 2025 · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer 2025, classified from satellite imagery
- Forest
- 86,567 acres, 27% of the countyDeciduous 93% of the forest; woody wetlands counted apart · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer 2025, classified from satellite imagery
- Conservation Reserve (CRP)
- 1,786 acres, average $123 an acre a yearAcres under contract at the end of fiscal year 2025, paid a yearly rent to keep them in grass or trees instead of crops; a new contract's county average soil rental rate is $171 an acre for 2026 · USDA FSA Conservation Reserve Program statistics
- Timber price (walnut)
- $1,958 a thousand board feetStumpage, statewide mean stumpage, Doyle scale, July 31, 2026 (March to May 2026 prices) (−22.4% on fall 2025); white oak $940; red oak $467; hard maple $468 · Ohio Timber Price Report, The Ohio State University with the Ohio Division of Forestry
- Farmland assessment
- Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV)10 or more acres farmed for the three prior years (or less, with $2,500 a year of average gross farm income) is taxed on its farm-use value; leaving repays the last three years' savings. · Tax year 2026 CAUV values: cropland averages $1,354 an acre across 3,517 soils, with a $350 floor ($230 for woodland and pasture) (Ohio Department of Taxation, July 29, 2026). · ORC 5713.30 to 5713.37
Sources: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture (2022) · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer (2025) · USDA FSA Conservation Reserve Program statistics (2025) · Ohio Timber Price Report, July 31, 2026 (March to May 2026 prices) · Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV). Published survey and census figures for the area, not an appraisal of any parcel.
People and new homes in Richland County
- Population124,893July 2025 estimate, −0.1% since 2020
- Median household income$59,5092020–2024 average, ±$1,463
- New homes permitted1142025, 96 single-family; 115 in 2021
- Permitted so far in 202692Jan–Aug, against 90 a year earlier
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
Land in Richland County by useLand use on the county roll
| Land class | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Building on record | 50,629 | 70% |
| Residential lot | 8,903 | 12% |
| Farm and timber | 6,357 | 8.8% |
| Institutional | 3,382 | 4.7% |
| Other or not coded | 1,949 | 2.7% |
| Commercial lot | 846 | 1.2% |
| Industrial lot | 327 | 0.5% |
6,357 farm and timber parcels cover 212,279 acres. County tax roll, as of Aug 2023; land class read from the roll's land-use and building fields.
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Richland County is 0.36 acre (70,882 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
How Richland County is zonedThe most common districts
| Zoning district | Parcels | Share of zoned |
|---|---|---|
| Residential District (R-1) | 24,443 | 37% |
| Residential District (R-2) | 11,536 | 17% |
| Multi-Family Residential District (MF) | 6,717 | 10% |
| Residential District (R-3) | 4,265 | 6.4% |
| Rural Residential District (RR) | 3,375 | 5.1% |
| Residential District (R) | 2,563 | 3.9% |
| General Business District (B-2) | 2,002 | 3% |
| Industrial District (I-1) | 1,347 | 2% |
Zoning is on file for 92% of parcels in Richland County, across 47 districts (the newest zoning map is dated Jun 2026; each parcel page gives its own map's date). The town or county zoning office has the final word on any parcel.
Land parcels in Richland CountyFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 1192 State Route 603 160.0 acres
- 6262 Mansfield-Adario Rd 160.0 acres
- 160.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 160.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 5659 Rome South Rd 160.0 acres
- 1517 Adario West Rd 160.0 acres
- 2487 Hastings East Rd 160.0 acres
- 262 Wolf Rd 160.0 acres
- 160.0 acres of farm and timber land
Farm and timber parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
Questions about Richland County landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Richland County, OH?
72,393 parcels on the Richland County tax roll (as of Aug 2023), covering 312,598 acres.
Is vacancy verified in Richland County, OH?
Vacancy not verified: the county's open file has no building data to confirm its vacant code.
What is the typical lot size in Richland County?
The median parcel is 0.36 acre, from 70,882 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Richland County is in a flood zone?
6.1% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Jul 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Richland County?
1.1% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
What is Richland County zoned?
Zoning is on file for 92% of parcels (zoning maps as of Jun 2026). The most common districts: Residential District (R-1), Residential District (R-2), Multi-Family Residential District (MF).
How many people live in Richland County?
About 124,893 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), −0.1% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Richland County?
Building permits authorized 114 new housing units in 2025 and 92 from January to Aug 2026 (against 90 a year earlier) (Census Building Permits Survey).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: OGRIP statewide parcels and the county auditors' own parcel files (one per county). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
Land sale prices
We have no sale-price file for this county yet, and Ohio has no statewide sale-price file.
Sources
Parcels: OGRIP statewide parcels and the county auditors' own parcel files (one per county) (roll as of Aug 2023); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Jul 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); counted on our map built Oct 2026.