DARKE COUNTY OHIO

What DARKE COUNTY OHIO does

Darke County Ohio is a county government and political subdivision of the State of Ohio, headquartered in Greenville and serving a population of just under 53,000 residents across more than 600 square miles in western Ohio along the Indiana border. Established in 1809, it is the 7th largest county in Ohio by area and is governed by three elected County Commissioners (Matt Aultman, Aaron Flatter, and Marshall Combs). The county provides a comprehensive portfolio of public services organized into administrative offices (Auditor, Clerk of Courts, Commissioners, Coroner, Engineer, Prosecutor, Recorder, Sheriff, Treasurer), public safety (Fire & Rescue, Emergency Management, Animal Control), infrastructure (Highway Garage, Airport, Solid Waste, Zoning, Building Regulations), health and human services (Health Department, Developmental Disabilities, Job & Family Services, Veteran Services), recreation (County Parks including Shawnee Prairie, Public Libraries), and civic functions (Board of Elections, County Courts).

Its technology footprint is modest and consumer-grade: the official website (mydarkecounty.com) is built on Wix and acts primarily as an information portal and digital front door. The only functional digital services disclosed are a third-party online sewer bill payment portal (darkeco.ohiobillpay.com) and an Emergency Notification System signup. No APIs, SDKs, proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or mobile applications are offered. Distribution of services occurs through physical county offices in Greenville, the website, and a network of linked partner organizations including the Darke County Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Management Agency, and state-level partners (Ohio Secretary of State, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles).

As a government entity, Darke County does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through tax revenues, intergovernmental transfers, and fees for services such as sewer bills, dog and marriage licenses, auto titles, building permits, and zoning. Specific fee schedules are not disclosed publicly. The county's "products" are public services — judicial, regulatory, safety, infrastructure, health, recreational, and administrative — delivered under statutory mandate rather than competitive market dynamics.

Name

DARKE COUNTY OHIO

Legal name

Darke County Ohio

Website

https://mydarkecounty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1809

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Darke County Ohio is a county government in western Ohio serving approximately 53,000 residents across 600+ square miles, delivering administrative, public safety, infrastructure, health, judicial, and recreational services from Greenville under a three-member elected Board of Commissioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Fire Protection (922160), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190), Courts (922110)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public administration
• Utility billing services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Darke County Ohio is a county government entity that provides administrative, public safety, health, infrastructure, recreational, and electoral services to approximately 53,000 residents across 600+ square miles in western Ohio. Its service portfolio spans elected offices (Auditor, Clerk of Courts, Commissioners, Coroner, Engineer, Prosecutor, Recorder, Sheriff, Treasurer) and operational departments including animal control, building regulations, county courts, highway garage, parks, developmental disabilities, emergency management, fire and rescue, health services, job and family services, public libraries, solid waste management, veteran services, and zoning. Limited digital services include online sewer bill payment via a third-party platform and an emergency notification system signup.

Product overview

Darke County Ohio operates a comprehensive county government website serving approximately 53,000 residents across 600+ square miles in western Ohio. The county's public service portfolio consists of multiple interconnected departments and services, including administrative offices (auditor, clerk of courts, commissioners, treasurer), public safety (sheriff, fire/rescue, emergency management), health and human services (health department, developmental disabilities, job and family services), infrastructure (highway garage, zoning, solid waste, airport), recreation (county parks, libraries), and electoral services. The county offers limited digital services including an online sewer bill payment portal and an emergency notification system signup. This is a traditional county government operation rather than a technology product company, with no AI capabilities, public API, or software product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Sewer Bill Payment

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Darke County Visitors BureaucoreOthersThe Darke County Visitors Bureau is a linked partner organization that promotes tourism and visitor services for the county. The county website links to visitdarkecounty.org for visitor information, attractions, and local events.
• Darke County Economic DevelopmentcoreOthersDarke County Economic Development is a linked partner organization that supports business development and economic growth within the county. Links to darkecounty.com for economic development resources.
• Darke County EMA (Emergency Management Agency)coreOthersDarke County Emergency Management Agency provides emergency notification services and emergency management coordination. The county promotes sign-up for the Darke County Emergency Notification System.
• Darke County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersDarke County Chamber of Commerce is linked on the county website as a resource for local businesses and community information.
• Ohio Secretary of StatecoreOthersNotary of Public services are administered through the Ohio Secretary of State's office (ohiosos.gov), directing residents to the state website for notary services.
• Darke County Health DepartmentcoreOthersHealth Department provides vital records services including birth certificates. Residents directed to call (937) 548-4196 for certified copies.
• Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclescoreOthersLicense plate services are provided through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. County Auto Title Office handles title transfers, directing residents to BMV for license plates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Montgomery County, Ohio: Larger urban county headquartered in Dayton, providing a broader portfolio of services to a much larger population. Acts as regional hub that Darke County residents access for higher-level services.
• Butler County, Ohio: Suburban-urban county southwest of Darke County with much larger population and budget. Provides broader service portfolio including advanced digital services and transit.

Regional players

• Wayne County, Indiana: Indiana county directly across the state border from Darke County. Similar population size and rural-industrial character, with comparable county government service structure.
• Randolph County, Indiana: Indiana county adjacent to Darke County along the state border. Similar rural population and economic profile, providing comparable county government services.

Direct peers

• Mercer County, Ohio: Western Ohio rural county with comparable population and agricultural economy. Offers similar county government services and faces comparable rural service delivery challenges.
• Preble County, Ohio: Adjacent western Ohio county along the Indiana border with similar rural character and population range. Direct comparable in county government services and economic base.
• Auglaize County, Ohio: Western Ohio county of similar size and rural profile. Offers comparable county government services and shares regional economic characteristics with Darke County.
• Miami County, Ohio: Adjacent western Ohio county with similar population size and rural-suburban character. Provides comparable county government services including sheriff, courts, utilities, and economic development. Closest geographic and demographic peer.
• Putnam County, Ohio: Northwestern Ohio rural county with similar population size and agricultural economic base. Comparable in scale of services and rural service delivery model.
• Shelby County, Ohio: Nearby western Ohio county with similar population and service scope. Provides directly comparable county government functions including public safety, courts, and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DarkeCounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/darkecounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/darke-county-ohio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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