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Are you looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Is Suburbia just not for you? An off-grid lifestyle may appeal to you.
Three Ohio counties are among the best for off-grid living, according to a recent survey.
Best Ohio Counties for Off-Grid Living
In his survey of 3,000 people throughout the country, BusinessElectric.com says these counties were the most popular choices in the Buckeye State:
- No. 19, Vinton County: In southeastern Ohio, Vinton County offers a remote environment with abundant forests and wildlife, Business Electric said in a news release. It is the least populated county in Ohio with 12,800 residents, according to the 2020 census. Its county seat is McArthur and it features numerous state parks, state forests, and a portion of the Wayne National Forest. according to the county website.
- No. 55, Hocking County: Located in southern Ohio, Hocking County offers a rural setting with rolling hills, forests, and Hocking Hills State Park (with its award-winning hiking trails). The county’s low population density (28,097 according to the 2020 census) and natural resources make it ideal for off-grid living, according to Business Electric.
- No. 132, Meigs County: Located along the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio, Meigs County offers large tracts of undeveloped land with access to forests and waterways. According to the 2020 census, the population of Meigs is 22,210. The remote areas of the county provide the isolation and resources needed to live off the grid.
The 5 best places in the country to live off the grid
- No. 1, Wasco County, Oregon: The county gained a lot of attention as the setting for the Netflix series “Wild Wild Country,” which documents the controversial Rajneeshpuram community led by Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in the 1980s. Despite the community’s tumultuous end, the show appears to have sparked renewed interest in off-grid lifestyles in Wasco County, according to Business Electric.
- No. 2, Hot Springs County, WyomingSecond, Hot Springs County in central Wyoming offers a rural setting enriched by natural hot springs, rivers, and mountains. The county’s remote areas provide the seclusion and essential resources needed for off-grid living.
- No. 3, Meriwether County, Georgia: Located in west-central Georgia, Meriwether County offers a rural setting with large parcels of land available for purchase. The county’s strong agricultural community and abundant natural resources support a sustainable off-grid lifestyle.
- No. 4, Bienville Parish, Louisiana: Located in northern Louisiana, Bienville Parish offers a rural setting with access to abundant natural resources such as forests and bodies of water. The remote areas of the parish offer privacy and opportunities for alternative living.
- No. 5, Somerset County, Maine: Rounding out the top five, Somerset County in central Maine features a rural setting with vast forests and access to rivers and lakes. The county’s low population density and natural beauty make it an ideal place to live off the grid.
Top Off-Grid Locations in Indiana and Kentucky
The survey conducted by Business Electric found that the following Indiana and Kentucky counties are among the most popular for off-grid living:
Indiana
- No. 21: Parke County, Indiana.
- No. 82: Brown County, Indiana.
- No. 146: Greene County, Indiana.
Kentucky
- No. 38: Adair County, Kentucky.
- No. 67: Knox County, Kentucky.
- No. 141: Breathitt County, Kentucky.
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