Attica, OH

Ohio

Attica is a small town in Ohio with a population of 637. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
637 Population 951/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $39,493 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $169,204 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,800
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.1%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $625
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population637
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$39,493
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$2,991M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$625
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$169,204
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation952 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.0%
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Is Attica a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Attica receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Attica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Attica is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Attica is $111,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Attica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 32.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Attica has a population of 637 with a density of 951 people per square mile. The median age is 53.3 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

637
Total Population
951
People / sq mi
53.3yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Attica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Attica vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Attica is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Attica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,493
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$59,233

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,419
County GDP$2,991M

Business (County)

Restaurants114
Healthcare108
Retail154
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,837
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Attica is $111,800, 60% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $625 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,204.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,800
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$169,204

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$60
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio83.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$625
46% below US avg
Rent Burden32.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,837
10% above US avg
Effective Rate3.43%
In Attica, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.5%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity27.4%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death10,506/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access61.4%
Healthcare Facilities108

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Attica has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall32.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation952 ft (290 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates41.0637°N, 82.8871°W
County FIPS39077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.1-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.1%
55% below US avg
High School+91.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density951/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants114
Retail Stores154

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home4.4%

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