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Ross County, OH market data
How Ross County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 76,429
- −0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 29,808
- Median household income
- $61,303
- +20.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,500
- Jobs located here
- 28,675
- Highest market score
- 64
- Physical therapy, #345 of 1,422 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Ross County has an estimated 76,429 people and 29,808 households. Population estimates put the population change in Ross County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Ross County is $61,303, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ross County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (56).
Of the business types scored in Ross County, physical therapy clinics (64), child care centers and preschools (62) and primary care and pediatric clinics (60) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #345 of 1,422 scored counties.
Ross County is part of the Chillicothe area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (84% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ross County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ross County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 64 | #345 of 1,422 | 13 | 4.4 | $2.9M | 122 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #474 of 1,611 | 7 | 2.3 | $1.4M | 137 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 60 | #514 of 1,656 | 18 | 6.0 | $2.1M | 118 | 23 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 59 | #522 of 1,771 | 13 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 152 | 24 |
| Gyms | 58 | #614 of 1,792 | 17 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 96 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #689 of 2,088 | 31 | 10.4 | $686K | 104 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 58 | #815 of 2,378 | 71 | 23.8 | $457K | 103 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 56 | #546 of 1,493 | 9 | 3.0 | $3.7M | 126 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 56 | #936 of 2,401 | 118 | 39.6 | $275K | 102 | 37 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #936 of 2,405 | 115 | 38.6 | $888K | 134 | 43 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #980 of 2,402 | 55 | 18.5 | $3M | 90 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #533 of 1,334 | 8 | 2.7 | $2.7M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #561 of 1,328 | 14 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 113 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 54 | #635 of 1,451 | 16 | 5.4 | $2M | 81 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 54 | #784 of 1,886 | 27 | 9.1 | $1.4M | 143 | 20 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #868 of 2,070 | 16 | 5.4 | $10.5M | 113 | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #410 of 887 | 5 | 1.7 | Index only | 196 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 51 | #848 of 1,769 | 27 | 9.1 | $977K | 112 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 50 | #594 of 1,177 | 8 | 2.7 | $9.1M | 107 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 50 | #720 of 1,490 | 14 | 4.7 | $2.7M | 113 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 50 | #1,046 of 2,176 | 47 | 15.8 | Index only | 149 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 50 | #1,181 of 2,339 | 60 | 20.1 | $440K | 102 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | #713 of 1,472 | 6 | 2.0 | $710K | 105 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 49 | #896 of 1,707 | 17 | 5.7 | $4.3M | 90 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,081 of 2,063 | 20 | 6.7 | $5.1M | 138 | 18 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #445 of 777 | 6 | 2.0 | $3.5M | 87 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,300 of 2,405 | 241 | 80.9 | $424K | 114 | 122 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,232 of 2,057 | 34 | 11.4 | $2.1M | 88 | 23 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,412 of 2,385 | 114 | 38.2 | $231K | 109 | 16 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #824 of 1,356 | 12 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 44 | #1,312 of 2,272 | 33 | 11.1 | $1.6M | 124 | 24 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,379 of 2,229 | 56 | 18.8 | Index only | 158 | 24 |
| Tire shops | 43 | #949 of 1,530 | 13 | 4.4 | $2.5M | 100 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 43 | #1,358 of 2,261 | 26 | 8.7 | $6.5M | 82 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #1,591 of 2,394 | 231 | 77.5 | $164K | 108 | 70 |
| Electricians | 41 | #797 of 1,160 | 9 | 3.0 | $8.1M | 67 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,454 of 2,210 | 55 | 18.5 | $956K | 109 | 18 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 39 | #924 of 1,327 | 13 | 4.4 | $2.5M | 81 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #1,315 of 1,889 | 24 | 8.1 | $4.3M | 103 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,498 of 2,087 | 45 | 15.1 | $1.2M | 92 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 36 | #1,689 of 2,200 | 41 | 13.8 | $533K | 61 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #1,861 of 2,358 | 60 | 20.1 | $1.4M | 59 | 37 |
| Pet stores | 32 | #751 of 974 | 6 | 2.0 | $3.6M | 80 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #1,777 of 2,222 | 44 | 14.8 | $2.3M | 76 | 60 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 31 | #1,072 of 1,302 | 17 | 5.7 | $2.2M | 71 | 7 |
| Pizza | 29 | #1,819 of 2,090 | 32 | 10.7 | $3.2M | 63 | 60 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 28 | #1,223 of 1,461 | 13 | 4.4 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 27 | #1,271 of 1,485 | 14 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 57 | 9 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.3 | $13.1M | 105 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $11.1M | 173 | 8 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.0 | $10.8M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | 8 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $52.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $33.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.3 | $38M | Too few | 4 |
Household spending in Ross County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $32.5M | $1,089 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $83.9M | $2,815 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $102.2M | $3,428 | 84 |
| Groceries | $167.7M | $5,628 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $26.4M | $885 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.6M | $323 | 56 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $21.3M | $714 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $38M | $1,274 | 99 |
| Pets | $21.8M | $733 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $52.6M | $1,765 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $51.3M | $1,720 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $72.6M | $2,435 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $33.2M | $1,113 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $383M | $12,849 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Ross County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 76,429−0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 29,808
- Median age
- 41.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 689 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 111
- Median household income
- $61,303+20.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,649
- Median home value
- $171,500
- Jobs located here
- 28,675
- Daytime population
- 75,954Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ross County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Ross County at 76,429 people in 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 29,808 households. Median household income rose 20.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Ross County, OH spend?
Households in Ross County spend about $383M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $167.7M on groceries and $102.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Ross County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ross County, OH?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ross County are for physical therapy clinics (64), child care centers and preschools (62) and primary care and pediatric clinics (60). Ross County ranks #345 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
How does Ross County, OH compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Ross County is $61,303 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Ross County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (84% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (51% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 48 of the 56 business types have a score in Ross County, each ranked against other counties.
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