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Monroe County
Monroe County, Ohio, is a business-friendly community with a strong industrial heritage and prime access to the Ohio River for transportation and commerce. Known for its strengths in energy production, advanced manufacturing, and agriculture, the county offers a skilled workforce and a supportive environment for businesses looking to grow.
Beyond its economic opportunities, the county boasts stunning natural landscapes, including portions of Wayne National Forest and the Ohio River Scenic Byway, making it an ideal place to live and work. Whether expanding a business or seeking a tight-knit community with a high quality of life, Monroe County provides the connections and resources to succeed.
Connect with the Monroe County Economic Development Organization
Jason Hamman, Economic Development Representative
econdev@monroecountyohio.com(440) 292-5326
Monroe County Economic Development
101 N. Main St., Rm. 34
Woodsfield, Ohio 43793
https://www.monroecountyohio.com/
A Snapshot of Monroe County
County Seat:
Woodsfield
Nearest Airport(s):
Monroe County Airport: 1.7 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 125 miles
Highways:
OH 7, OH 26, OH 78
Workforce:
11,772 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
13,053
GDP:
$1,483,459,861 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Metal Fabrication
Logistics & Distribution
Railways:
Norfolk Southern Corp, ORMET Railroad Company
Higher Education:
Swiss Hills Career Center
Median Household Income:
$60,839
Median Home Value:
$170,683
Cost of Living Index:
88.4
Major Employers
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
Columbus Southern Power
Ohio Power
South Central REA
Washington REA
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas
East Ohio
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Ohio
Frontier North
Windstream Western Reserve
Top attractions in Monroe County
Southeast Ohio is the kind of place that surprises you—where you stumble upon a town that feels like it was pulled from a movie set, enjoy one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, or discover a hiking trail that becomes your new favorite. It’s the largest, yet somehow least talked-about, region of Ohio, and that’s part of its charm. It’s a place where you can slow down, look around, and see that life’s greatest adventures are right in front of you.
Wayne National Forest
Ohio's only National Forest, a outdoor recreation playground.
Piatt Park
A hidden gem perfect for a short day hike with waterfalls and old growth forests.
Kiedaish Point
This crag is the areas best rock climbing and has routes to challenge both novice and advanced climbers.
Downtown Woodsfield
A charming, rural village.
Appalachian Byway
Enjoy the rustic beauty of Southeast Ohio while traveling along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
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