SE Ohio Counties
Coshocton County
Coshocton County, Ohio, is a hub for industry, agriculture, and tourism, offering a strategic location with access to major markets via U.S. Route 36 and State Route 16. The county has a strong manufacturing base, with companies specializing in plastics, metal fabrication, and food production.
Agriculture remains a key economic driver, supported by fertile farmland and a thriving agribusiness sector. With a skilled workforce and training opportunities through Central Ohio Technical College, businesses have access to resources for growth and innovation. Coshocton County’s rich history, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community make it an attractive place to live, work, and invest.
Connect with the Coshocton County Economic Development Organization
Tiffany Swigert, Executive Director
tiffanyswigert@coshoctonportauthority.com(740) 622-7005
Coshocton County Port Authority
534 Main Street
Coshocton, Ohio 43812
http://www.coshoctonportauthority.com/
A Snapshot of Coshocton County
County Seat:
Coshocton
Local resources:
Coshocton County Chamber of CommerceCoshocton Visitors BureauNearest Airport(s):
Richard Downing Airport: 3.7 miles
John Glenn Columbus International Airport: 71 miles
Highways:
US 36, OH 16
Workforce:
112,642 within a 45-minute drive
Population:
36,366 live in the county
GDP:
$4,362,368,613 in Gross Regional Product
Primary Industries
Food Manufacturing
Automotive & Aerospace
Railways:
Columbus and Ohio River Railroad, Norfolk Southern Corp, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. - Ohio Central Railroad Inc.
Higher Education:
Coshocton County Career Center
Central Ohio Technical College
Median Household Income:
$52,563
Median Home Value:
$152,022
Cost of Living Index:
90.5
Major Employers
Featured Sites
Utilities
Electricity Providers:
Frontier Power
AEP Ohio
Guernsey-Muskingum REA
Holmes-Wayne REA
Ohio Power
Natural Gas Providers:
Columbia Gas
NIED
Piedmont
Telephone/Internet Providers:
AT&T Ohio
Verizon
Frontier Communications
Top attractions in Coshocton 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.
Historic Roscoe Village
Discover America's Canal Town.
Three Rivers Wine Trail
Seven unique wineries and a brewery are all within a scenic drive.
Horse Drawn Canal Boat
Step aboard and glide right into Ohio history.
Wooly Pig Farm Brewery
A bit of Bavaria in Central Ohio.
Coshocton Art Park
An open and accessible public space for creative engagement.
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