Fayette County Public RecordsOhio

Fayette County, OH has approximately 18,000 registered voters as of 2024. The Board of Elections administers federal, state, and local elections, including primaries and general elections. In the 2020 presidential election, turnout reached nearly 70%, with 73% voting Republican and 25% Democrat. There are 12 polling locations throughout the county, each serving multiple precincts. Recent ballot issues included local school levies and public safety funding. Administration is bipartisan, with equal representation from major parties, primarily Republican and Democrat, overseeing registration, absentee ballots, and election security.

Fayette County, OH, has 13 public schools, including Washington High School. About 87% of adults have a high school diploma, while roughly 12% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The district’s average English and Math proficiency scores are around 50% and 44%, respectively. Fayette County schools offer vocational and adult education programs through Great Oaks Career Campuses. School safety measures include security cameras and resource officers. The county strives to provide diverse educational opportunities, though overall proficiency rates are below the Ohio state average.

As of 2023, Fayette County, OH, has an employment rate of about 56.5%. Major industries include Manufacturing (21%), Retail Trade (15%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (13%). Top occupations are Production (16%), Sales (12%), and Office/Administrative support (11%). Most residents (87%) commute by car, with an average travel time of 25 minutes. While 67% work within the county, 33% commute to nearby counties, primarily to Franklin and Ross counties. (Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)

Fayette County, OH, has a homeownership rate of about 65%, with median home values near $160,000 in 2023. Median rent is approximately $850 per month. The local housing market has seen modest annual value growth of 3–4%. Housing types include single-family homes, apartments, and some townhouses, mainly concentrated in Washington Court House and Jeffersonville. Property tax rates average 1.17%, meaning yearly taxes on a median home are around $1,870. Neighborhoods feature a mix of historic and newer developments, with affordable options in both urban and rural settings.

Fayette County, OH, has a crime rate below the national average, with a 2023 violent crime rate of approximately 2.7 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 14.5 per 1,000. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office actively reports incidents, and there were 83 violent crimes and 446 property crimes reported in 2023. Ongoing community policing efforts and neighborhood watch programs contribute to safety, though residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, especially regarding property crimes.

As of 2023, Fayette County, Ohio has an estimated population of 28,525. The median age is 41.2 years, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female residents. Racially, the county is predominantly White (91%), with smaller percentages of Black or African American (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%), and other races (3.1%). The county’s population is largely non-Hispanic, with ethnic minorities composing a growing, yet still limited, share of residents.