RANK #71 / 996 · POP 135,877 · OH
PROJECTED GROWTH: +3.1%
Clark County, Ohio, is often recognized for its historical significance, particularly as the birthplace of 4-H in 1902. Located in west-central Ohio, with Springfield as its county seat, the area is roughly 25 miles north of Dayton and 45 miles west of Columbus. This positioning offers residents access to larger urban centers, while maintaining a distinct community feel. The county features rolling hills and is home to Buck Creek State Park, which offers boating, fishing, hiking, and camping around the 2,120-acre C.J. Brown Reservoir. Additionally, the Mad River provides opportunities for canoeing. Life in Clark County blends suburban and rural characteristics, with many residents owning their homes. Public school districts like Clark-Shawnee Local, Northeastern Local, and Tecumseh Local serve the area. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture and manufacturing, is seeing new investments. Recent economic developments include growth in sectors such as data centers and energy, alongside ongoing efforts to expand housing options to support the workforce.
Below national median (4.7x)
Contracting economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.2x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
5C Data Center / Vultr Data Center
5C Group / Vultr
|
$1,300M | Under Construction |
|
Mosey Battery Storage
Unknown
|
$537M | Planned |
|
Midas Energy Storage
Unknown
|
$518M | Planned |
|
Crusoe Energy AI Data Center
Crusoe Energy Systems
|
$500M | Planned |
|
Sloopy Solar Energy Center
Invenergy
|
$180M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Clark County has a Boom Town Index score of 93/100, ranking #71 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.8% and a median household income of $58,954, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Clark County is $144,900 with median rent at $820/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.4069, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.8%. Home values changed +4.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.04% of Clark County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.