SE Ohio Counties
Ross County
Ross County is the heart of southern Ohio and serves as the commercial hub for surrounding communities. Our booming retail corridor offers familiar brand-name retailers and restaurants. Our Historic Downtown District, adjacent to a large city park and lake, attracts visitors who crave a regional vibe. Proximity to natural resources makes it easy to enjoy our recreational trails, sporting events, and community festivals year ‘round.
With close proximity to both Columbus and Cincinnati, our industries enjoy easy access to US 23 (north/south), US 35 and US 50 (east/west). Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), one of the world’s only cargo-dedicated airports, is located just 40 miles north of Chillicothe.
Connect with the Ross County Economic Development Organization
Tammy Eallonardo, Director
teallonardo@gcrcd.com(740) 772-5100
Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development
45 E. Main Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
https://gcrcd.com/
A Snapshot of Ross County
County Seat:
Chillicothe
Local resources:
Chillicothe and Ross County Chamber of CommerceRoss County Visitors BureauDowntown ChillicotheNearest Airport(s):
Ross County Airport: 8.9 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 40 miles
Highways:
US 23, US 35, US 50
Workforce:
80,291 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
76,446 live in the county
GDP:
$3,030,427,464 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Automotive & Aerospace
Wood & Paper Products
Railways:
CSX Transportation Inc., Norfolk Southern Corp.
Higher Education:
Ohio University - Chillicothe Campus
Pickaway Ross CTC
Median Household Income:
$63,000
Median Home Value:
$192,581
Cost of Living Index:
87.4
Major Employers
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
AEP Ohio
Dayton Power & Light
South Central REA
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas
Pike
Vectren
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Ohio
Frontier North
Glofiber
Top attractions in Ross 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.
Downtown Chillicothe
Discover a vibrant, thriving downtown center.
Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chillicothe Paints Baseball
Enjoy an evening of baseball.
Earl H. Barnhurt Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve
1,200 acres of scenic country.
35 Raceway
The 35 Raceway is the fastest 1/4 mile track in the Midwest.
Majestic Theatre
America’s oldest continuously operating theatre.
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