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Don’t just live. Build a life.

There’s no place better to do that than Gallia County, Ohio.

A little bit of something for everyone, at a cost of living 21% below the national average.

With educational options to fit your kids’ needs, plentiful outdoor recreation amenities, and a collection of cultural attractions found nowhere else in the region, we truly do have it all in Gallia County.

Educational options to fit any students’ needs

Gallia County is home to three public high schools and a private Christian school, along with a career-technical school, community college, and private, four-year university.

Holzer has been a name the Gallia County community has trusted for more than 100 years. With its headquarters and primary medical campus conveniently located near US-35, Holzer Health System offers access to a top-notch medical team, serving patient needs anywhere from a routine checkup to cancer care.

A leading regional hospital system in your backyard

The region’s cultural hub

Make your backyard one with historic theaters hosting year-round performances from the Ohio Valley Symphony, cultural gems like the John Gee Black Historical Center and French Art Colony, and Gen. Lafayette’s jacket he left behind at the Our House Museum.

Whether you’re an avid hiker, thrill-seeking mountain biker, or kayak enthusiast, Gallia County’s rolling hills and location along the Ohio River offer plenty of chances to explore.

Hike, bike, and paddle your way through Gallia

Location

Location

We’re far enough from big cities to avoid ridiculous home prices, traffic, and non-stop construction, but still close enough to enjoy easy day trips to larger cities or catch a flight from an international airport.

US-35 cuts through the heart of Gallia County, connecting easily to Charleston, Huntington, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

  • Huntington, WV — 45 minutes

  • Charleston, WV — 1 hour

  • Columbus, OH — 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Cincinnati, OH — 2 hours

“Being able to go into our small town and knowing everyone is something that I love. You know many of the people in this town you can trust.”

“I am thankful to have grown up here. I would not change it for the world.”

“Christmas time around here.... IT’S A BLAST!!!!!!! This town turns into a Hallmark town, like seriously.”

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