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Alger, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County
Alger, OH
At a Glance
How Alger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alger a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alger residents earn a median household income of $36,131 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,862. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alger is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,099. Median rent is $635/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Alger reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,416/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Alger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alger has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.