The Richland County Advantage
One of the most affordable mid-sized markets in Ohio, Richland County has been a center of industrial production and innovation for over a century! Top employers include a global pump systems producer, electric furnace steel mills and fabricators, automotive suppliers, food processors, and a major plastic films manufacturer. They call our area home thanks to our central location, access to large markets, reasonable land prices, skilled workforce and competitive incentives.
Richland County by the Numbers
125,000+
residents
300,000+
regional workforce
Cost of living
20%-30%
lower than major metros
Who We Are & Where We’re Going
Today, Richland County holds a significant position in the sensor and plastics industry. We’re home to one of the leading developers of hydrogen fuel cells for power production and highly specialized manufacturers that make pipeline valves and controllers for oil and gas transmission.
