Ada, OH

Ohio

Ada is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,553. Residents earn $57,863 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,553 Population 2,138/sq mi density
$57,863 Median Income $26,232 per capita
$150,700 Home Value $215,058 Zillow
$757 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
104 Violent Crime/100K 1,416 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,863 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,700 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,863
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,700
47% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 104/100K
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.5%
14% higher than US avg
Median Rent $757
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.0%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

How Ada Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,553
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density2,138/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,863
Per Capita$26,232
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,365M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,700
Rent$757
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$215,058

Crime

F
Violent104/100K
Property1,416/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary328/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation958 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+99.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Is Ada a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ada receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ada offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ada is $57,863, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ada is $150,700, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Ada is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,416 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ada experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 25.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ada has a population of 4,553 with a density of 2,138 people per square mile. The median age is 22.2 years, 43% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.2%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 4.3% Black.

Population

4,553
Total Population
2,138
People / sq mi
22.2yrs
Median Age
43% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.6%
Female 56.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Ada vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.1%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.9%
19% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ada vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ada is $57,863, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Ada vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,863
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,232
Avg Weekly Wage$960
IRS Avg AGI$57,072

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)563
County GDP$1,365M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare46
Retail71
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,076
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Work from Home8.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Ada is $150,700, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $757 (35% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $215,058.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,700
47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$215,058

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$757
35% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,000

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied51.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,076
12% below US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
In Ada, 43.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.6% report depression. 30.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ada vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.0%
34% above US avg
Diabetes12.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure37.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity30.2%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access56.2%
Healthcare Facilities46
Ada has a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,416 per 100,000 (28% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ada vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent103.6/100K
73% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape17.3/100K
Robbery17.3/100K
Assault69.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,416.2/100K
28% below US avg
Burglary328.2/100K
Theft1,036.3/100K
Vehicle Theft51.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ada has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall25.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density2,138/sq mi
Coordinates40.7681°N, 83.8252°W
County FIPS39065
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.9%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.5%
14% above US avg
High School+99.6%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,138/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities46
Restaurants56
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Work from Home8.4%

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