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Retirement Living In Carroll County - Ohio


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Area Description

Carroll County, Ohio is a rural county in East Central Ohio, with no four lane highways. The rolling country side is home to beautiful vistas that give you the feeling you are in the Appalachian Mountains. It is home to Atwood Lake Region which is a tourist destination with two marinas, a winery, a park with camping and beach and at least seven dining options ranging from ice cream stands to fine dining. Atwood Lake is known for its great sailing and fishing. The Leesville Lake area is home to six youth camps and is known for its Muskie fishing. Both lakes have low horsepower limits. The village of Carrollton is the county seat and is home to several museums, antique and collectible shopping and more. The economy has always been agricultural but recently has shale gas development also.

Includes Cities/Towns: Augusta, Carrollton, Dellroy.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Atwood Lake Region is home to two marinas, a park with camping and beach, and winery. There is boat rentals and fishing at both Atwood and Leesville Lakes. Carroll County is home to two golf courses.

Cultural Activities


Carrollton is home to the McCook House Civil War Museum, an Ohio Historical Society Museum. It has multiple displays on the Civil War and the McCooks (Daniel McCook and his brother and their 14 sons all fought for the North during the war.) There also is the Ashton House Museum which features local and retailing history. Bluebird Farm Susie's Museum of Childhood is a private collection of over 1500 dolls and toys that span three centuries.
Carroll County Arts Center is the local outlet for more than 60 local artisans to sell their work.

Public transportation


Carroll County has a rural transit that is accessible through calling and setting up a pickup.

Medical Facilities


Mercy Medical Center- Stat Care in Carrollton
Aultman Stat Care


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Carroll County, Ohio?

For those of you that retire in Carroll County, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 20's and highs in the upper 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Carroll County! Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Carroll County such as a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Carroll County!

Summertime in Carroll County is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Carroll County, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  19 F°  26 F°  34 F°
 Feb  20 F°  29 F°  38 F°
 Mar  27 F°  38 F°  48 F°
 Apr  37 F°  49 F°  61 F°
 May  47 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jun  56 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jul  61 F°  72 F°  83 F°
 Aug  59 F°  70 F°  81 F°
 Sep  51 F°  63 F°  74 F°
 Oct  40 F°  51 F°  62 F°
 Nov  32 F°  41 F°  50 F°
 Dec  23 F°  31 F°  38 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  27  2
 Feb  0  24  1
 Mar  0  22  0
 Apr  0  9  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  3  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  6  0
 Nov  0  16  0
 Dec  0  25  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  13  20 %
 Feb  2 "  11  22 %
 Mar  3 "  12  28 %
 Apr  4 "  13  37 %
 May  4 "  13  48 %
 Jun  4 "  11  58 %
 Jul  4 "  11  62 %
 Aug  4 "  9  61 %
 Sep  3 "  9  55 %
 Oct  3 "  10  43 %
 Nov  3 "  12  34 %
 Dec  3 "  13  25 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  9 "  14  7
 Feb  7 "  10  5
 Mar  6 "  5  4
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  1  2
 Dec  7 "  8  5


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Cost of Living for Carroll County, OH

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Senior Assistance in Carroll County, OH

Carroll County, Ohio offers the following assistance for seniors:
The Carroll County Agency on Aging, know locally as the Friendship Center, offers communal meals Monday-Friday as well as Meals on Wheels and many activities for seniors to participate in during the afternoon.

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