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Barnesville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Monroe County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,602 Population 1,757/sq mi density
$52,442 Median Income $24,137 per capita
$102,200 Home Value $136,727 Zillow
$545 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 299 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,442 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Barnesville, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,442
30% below
$24,137 per capita
Home Value
$102,200
64% below
Zillow: $136,727
Median Rent
$545/mo
53% below
42.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
93% below
299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Barnesville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Barnesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
36%
Rent
47%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barnesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barnesville residents earn a median household income of $52,442 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,137. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 373 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barnesville is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,727. Median rent is $545/month, with 42.0% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Barnesville reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 299/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.0% of adults in Barnesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barnesville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,602
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,757/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,442
Per Capita$24,137
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$1,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$545
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$136,727
Housing Units1,711
Rent Burden42.0%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property299/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary50/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,678/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,275 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Barnesville was founded in 1808.
The median home in Barnesville was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.