Harrison County Ohio

What Harrison County Ohio does

Harrison County, Ohio is a county government entity and political subdivision of the State of Ohio, founded in 1813 with its county seat in Cadiz. It provides statutory public services to a population of 14,483 (2020 U.S. Census) distributed across 15 townships and 10 incorporated villages. Its core services — run through departments such as the Board of Commissioners, Sheriff's Office, Common Pleas Court, Probate/Juvenile Court, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Prosecutor, Engineer, Health Department, Job & Family Services, OSU Extension, Soil & Water Conservation, and Veterans Services — cover public safety, courts, property assessment and recording, elections, infrastructure, health and human services, agriculture support, and veterans affairs. Distribution is delivered through the main Government Center at 538 North Main Street, Suite A, Cadiz; the Courthouse at 100 W. Market Street; satellite libraries in Bowerston, Freeport, and Scio; the Harrison County Water-Sewer District; Harrison County Airport; and an online self-serve portal for permits, voting registration, property search, and bill payment.

Funding comes from a mix of sources rather than a single revenue model. Property taxes form the primary operating base; the Water-Sewer District charges monthly flat-rate service fees ($42.50/month for Georgetown customers, including the first 1,000 gallons) plus tiered usage charges above allocation; the Recorder's Office collects transaction-based recording fees for property documents and UCC filings; and the county receives state and federal grants for infrastructure, health, veterans, and community development programs. Rural Transit provides employment shuttles, medical appointment transportation, and shopper shuttles to neighboring counties on a countywide Dial-A-Ride basis. Economic-development efforts are coordinated through the Community Improvement Corporation, which manages a 180-acre developable industrial park adjacent to the county airport.

The county's underlying infrastructure footprint includes 4,200+ acres of public water (Tappan, Clendening, and Piedmont Lakes via partnership with MWCD), 20,000 acres of public hunting land, 85–110 miles of public trails, 1,344 acres of Harrison State Forest, 600+ campsites, and a 3,765-foot airport runway. The economic base comprises 400+ farms across 110,000+ agricultural acres generating $11+ million annually, manufacturing operations (Bowerston Industries, Cadiz Tool and Machine, Freeport Press, L.J. Smith, Nolan Company, Cadiz Custom Components), an emerging wine industry (Vineyard 22, Ohio Valley Winery, Waterstone Winery), and tourism tied to heritage connections with Clark Gable, General Custer, Edwin M. Stanton, and Moses Fleetwood Walker. The website (harrisoncountyohio.gov) is hosted on the evogov platform and serves as the primary digital channel for citizen interaction.

Name

Harrison County Ohio

Legal name

Harrison County Ohio

Website

https://harrisoncountyohio.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1813

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harrison County, Ohio is a county government entity and political subdivision providing statutory public services — public safety, courts, property recording, water/sewer, elections, and economic development — to roughly 14,500 residents across 15 townships and 10 villages, headquartered in Cadiz.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Veterans' Affairs (923140), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Miscellaneous Business Services (7380)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public water utilities
• Wastewater services
• Rural transit services
• Property recording services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadiz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for county operations funded through property tax assessments on residential and commercial properties within the county.
2. Water and Sewer Services: County water and sewer district provides water and sanitary sewer services to various communities. Residential customers pay monthly service fees with usage-based billing for consumption beyond base allocation.
3. Recording and Filing Fees: Recorder's Office collects recording fees for property documents, UCC filings, and various legal recordings.
4. State and Federal Funding: County receives allocated funding from Ohio state government and federal programs for infrastructure, health services, veterans services, and various community development initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Harrison County Ohio provides local government administration and public services to its residents, businesses, and visitors across 15 townships and 10 villages. Core offerings include property tax administration, county water and sewer utility services, court operations (Common Pleas, Probate, Juvenile, County Court), public safety via the Sheriff's Office, elections and voter registration, property records and recording, rural public transit, agricultural extension and conservation services, and economic development assistance through the Community Improvement Corporation and Industrial Park.

Product overview

Harrison County Ohio is a county government entity, not a technology product company. The county's official website (harrisoncountyohio.gov) serves as a public information portal providing access to county government services, departments, and community resources. The website offers no commercial products or services—it is a civic information platform that enables residents and visitors to access government information, conduct transactions (such as water/sewer payments), find election information, access courts and legal services, view community resources, and obtain information about local businesses, tourism, recreation, and agricultural resources. There are no distinct branded product offerings, software-as-a-service products, or technology platforms being marketed or sold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• County Water Service County-operated water utility service delivering potable water to residential and commercial customers in Harrison County communities, including the Georgetown system. Customers pay a flat monthly fee with usage-based charges for consumption above a base allocation.
• County Sewer Service Sanitary sewer service operated by the Harrison County Water-Sewer District, including expansion of the Freeport Sanitary Sewer System with collection system, grinder stations, service laterals, and wastewater treatment plant.
• Harrison County Rural Transit Public transportation service providing employment shuttles, medical appointment transportation, and shopper shuttles to neighboring counties, plus countywide Dial-A-Ride demand-response service for county residents.
• Property Recording and Filing Services Recorder's Office service providing recording of land records, property documents, UCC filings, and other legal recordings with associated transaction fees.
• Court Services Judicial services delivered through Common Pleas Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, and County Court, supported by the Clerk of Courts, Prosecutor's Office, and Probation services.
• Voter Registration and Election Services Board of Elections services including voter registration, absentee ballot requests, polling locations, election results, campaign finance, voter lists, and precinct election official information, available both online and in person.
• Harrison County Industrial Park and Economic Development Services Industrial park with 180 developable acres adjacent to Harrison County Airport, managed by the Community Improvement Corporation. Includes local business assistance, economic development incentives, and site selection services for manufacturing and industrial firms.
• Harrison County Airport General aviation airport located two miles south of Cadiz with a 3,765-foot primary runway and FBO services (DESAPI Air Services) for aircraft maintenance, painting, and aviation operations.
• Agricultural Extension and Conservation Services Agricultural support through the OSU Extension Office (4-H, agricultural education) and Soil & Water Conservation District (conservation programs, farmland preservation) serving the county's 400+ farms and 110,000+ agricultural acres.
• Public Library Services Public library services delivered through the Puskarich Public Library main branch (with the History of Coal Museum in the lower level) and branches in Bowerston, Freeport (Clark Memorial), and Scio.
• Veterans Service Office Veterans Service Commission providing VA claims assistance, VA healthcare signup, VA hospital transportation, local emergency room care information, and benefits navigation for county veterans.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,700 deer and 500 turkeys harvested annually - excellent hunting opportunities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWCD operates three major lakes within Harrison County (Tappan Lake, Clendening Lake, and Piedmont Lake) providing 4,200+ acres of public water and 15,000 acres of public land. Partnership includes camping facilities, boat launches, marinas, and hiking trails managed collaboratively.
• Harrison County Community Improvement CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIC promotes economic development, manages industrial park with 180 acres developable land, provides business assistance, coordinates community improvement projects including Quilt Barn Trail and agricultural programs.
• Belmont-Harrison Joint Vocational School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education partnership providing career technical programs at Belmont Career Center with Harrison Career Center extension in Cadiz for agricultural and office skills programs.
• South Central Power CompanycoreOthersElectrical power provider serving most of Harrison County. Critical infrastructure partner for residential, commercial, and industrial development.
• Columbia Gas of OhiocoreOthersNatural gas service provider for most of the county with East Ohio Gas serving a portion. Essential infrastructure for industrial park and residential customers.
• DESAPI Air ServicesminorOthersFixed base operator at Harrison County Airport providing aircraft maintenance, painting, and FBO services supporting general aviation operations.
• OSU Extension OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio State University Extension provides agricultural education, 4-H programs, and community development resources in partnership with county government.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Granicus: Government technology company providing communications, records management, and digital service platforms to county and municipal governments. Comparable as a vendor serving the same customer category.
• Tyler Technologies: Large established vendor providing financial, property assessment, court, and public administration software to thousands of U.S. counties and municipalities including many in Ohio. Comparable only as a technology/systems provider that county governments rely on.

Direct peers

• Tuscarawas County, Ohio: Nearby Ohio county formed from the same historical region with similar population size (~92,000), service portfolio, and economic base transitioning from extractive industries.
• Guernsey County, Ohio: Neighboring Appalachian Ohio county with comparable rural economy, similar property-tax-funded county services, and overlapping manufacturing/energy transition challenges.
• Monroe County, Ohio: Small rural Ohio county with similar governance challenges—limited population, declining demographics, and reliance on agriculture and oil-and-gas for tax revenue.
• Carroll County, Ohio: Adjacent rural Ohio county with similar population size (~26,000), agricultural/manufacturing base, and structure of county government services. Most directly comparable in scale, service mix, and economic profile.
• Belmont County, Ohio: Adjacent Eastern Ohio county sharing the Belmont-Harrison Joint Vocational School District partnership, similar coal-country economic heritage, and comparable governance structure.

Emerging players

• CivicPlus: Provider of government website, agenda management, and civic engagement software used by many small and mid-sized counties. Operates in the same digital-infrastructure ecosystem as Harrison County's evoGov website.

Others

• Ohio Farm Bureau Federation: Statewide nonprofit supporting agricultural producers—the same constituency Harrison County serves through its OSU Extension and Soil & Water Conservation programs. Relevant as an ecosystem partner for the county's agricultural support mission.
• Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD): Regional conservancy district that is a core strategic partner of Harrison County, jointly managing lakes, parks, and recreation across the county. Comparable as a quasi-governmental regional entity serving overlapping constituents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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