Stow, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Stow? Because it is located in Summit County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Stow's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Summit County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Stow sits in Summit County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Summit County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Stow, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Stow no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Stow has a population of about 34,797, making it the 35th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Summit County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Stow is taxed at 6.75%.
Stow ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 44224
How Stow compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Stow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow | — | Summit | 6.75% | — |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 2.9 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Kent | 4.3 mi | Portage | 7.00% | +0.25% |
| Hudson | 5.6 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Akron | 6.8 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
Every nearby city charges the same as Stow or more — Kent in Portage County is 0.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Stow
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Stow sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Stow. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Stow sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Stow is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Summit County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Stow is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Stow. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Stow covers 1 ZIP code (44224), and all of them fall in Summit County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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