Ohio
Alger is a small town in Ohio with a population of 787. Residents earn $36,131 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alger receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Alger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alger is $36,131, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. The poverty rate of 27.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Alger is $73,600, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $635 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Alger 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.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,131 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,862 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,072 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
| County GDP | $1,365M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,076 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $73,600 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $157,099 |
| Census Median Rent | $635 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.7% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,076 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 44.0% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,366/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7098°N, 83.8440°W |
| County FIPS | 39065 |
Winner: Republican by 54.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.5% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,623/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |