Pike County, Ohio: abundant opportunities for work and play
Pike County, Ohio has a well-earned reputation as a place where a job well done has long been a part of daily life. Our residents grew up in an atmosphere of manufacturing, timber harvesting, and farm work, so they’re reliable, productive, and accustomed to hard work. That remarkable work ethic is supported by a robust transportation infrastructure that includes both Interstate-quality highways and rail transportation, giving local businesses efficient connections to the world -- along with employer-centered education and training opportunities.
The cost of doing business here is delightfully low, with affordable utilities and local governments that operate prudently, keeping tax rates reasonable. That also keeps the cost of living in Pike County low, giving your team access to safe, comfortable communities with homes that fit their budgets and their lifestyles.
Of course, there’s more to life than work, and Pike County residents have plenty of opportunities to make the most of their days off. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty on the edge of Appalachia, they can enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking, hunting, horseback riding, cycling, and more. Our communities are full of locally owned shops and restaurants, but big-city shopping, dining, entertaining, and sports are a short drive away in places like Columbus and Cincinnati.
Business Climate
Jackson County Resources
- Buckeye Hills Career Center
- Chillicothe City School District
- City of Cillicothe
- CSX
- Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio
- Hocking College
- James A. Rhodes Airport (I43)
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Ohio State University South Center-SBDC
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Pike County Career Technology Center
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
- TechGrowthOhio
- University of Rio Grande
- University of Rio Grande – Jackson Center
Pike County Resources
- CSX
- Eastern Local School District
- Fluor-BWXT
- Heartland Intermodal Gateway
- James A. Rhodes Airport (I43)
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Pike County Airport (EOP)
- Pike County Career Technology Center
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Ross County Airport – Chillicothe (KRZT)
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- Southern Ohio Ag-Community Dev FDN
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
- Toledo – Lucas County Port Authority
Ross County Resources
- Chillicothe City School District
- City of Cillicothe
- CSX
- Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio Services Agency
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Port of Virginia
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Ross County Airport – Chillicothe (KRZT)
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
Scioto County Resources
- CSX
- JobsOhio
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Port of Portsmith Ohio
- Portsmouth STEM Academy
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- State of Ohio Business Services
- State of Ohio Incentives
Transportation
- CSX
- Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH)
- Heartland Intermodal Gateway
- James A. Rhodes Airport (I43)
- John Glenn Columbus Int'l Airport (CMH)
- Norfolk Southern
- Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor
- Ohio South Central Railroad
- Pike County Airport (EOP)
- Port of Portsmith Ohio
- Port of Virginia
- Rickenbacker Inland Port (138) – Columbus
- Ross County Airport – Chillicothe (KRZT)
- Toledo – Lucas County Port Authority
Workforce & Education
- Buckeye Hills Career Center
- Chillicothe City School District
- Eastern Local School District
- Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio
- Hocking College
- JobsOhio
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Ohio Means Jobs
- Ohio State University South Center-SBDC
- Ohio University – Chillicothe
- Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center
- Pike County Career Technology Center
- Portsmouth STEM Academy
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Shawnee State University
- TechGrowthOhio
- University of Rio Grande
- University of Rio Grande – Jackson Center