Muskingum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 84,585 people, with a population density of about 127.20 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 665.00 square miles (1,722.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Zanesville, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Zanesville.
Geographically, Muskingum County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at New Concord 900 ft and its lowest point at Pleasant Grove 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.