Atwater, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Atwater is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,007. Residents earn $56,923 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,007 Population 959/sq mi density
$56,923 Median Income $21,909 per capita
$101,100 Home Value $290,447 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,923 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,100 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,923
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,100
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,071
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,007
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,923
Per Capita$21,909
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,793M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent$1,071
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$290,447

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,146 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+90.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute36 min
Libraries7

Is Atwater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Atwater receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Atwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Atwater is $56,923, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Atwater is $101,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Atwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 45.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Atwater has a population of 1,007 with a density of 959 people per square mile. The median age is 25.4 years, 35% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%).

Population

1,007
Total Population
959
People / sq mi
25.4yrs
Median Age
35% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Atwater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Atwater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Atwater is $56,923, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Atwater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,923
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,909
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109
IRS Avg AGI$73,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,770
County GDP$8,793M

Business (County)

Restaurants327
Healthcare293
Retail432
Manufacturing240

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,364
82% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.3 min
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Atwater is $101,100, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,071 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $290,447.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,100
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$290,447
Median List Price$229,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$229,900
$/Sq Ft$126
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,071
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,364
82% above US avg
Effective Rate6.29%
In Atwater, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure35.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress15.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.4%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death8,136/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access84.1%
Healthcare Facilities293

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Atwater has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall45.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,146 ft (349 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates41.0283°N, 81.1571°W
County FIPS39133
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.3%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 15.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+90.3%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density959/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities293
Restaurants327
Retail Stores432

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.3 min
Work from Home4.1%

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