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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,923 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,909 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,109 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,947 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,770 |
| County GDP | $8,793M |
| Restaurants | 327 |
| Healthcare | 293 |
| Retail | 432 |
| Manufacturing | 240 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,364 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.29% |
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $101,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $290,447 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| Median List Price | $229,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $126 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,071 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,364 |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.29% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,136/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0283°N, 81.1571°W |
| County FIPS | 39133 |
Winner: Republican by 15.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Restaurants | 327 |
| Retail Stores | 432 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |