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Brice, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Brice is a small town in Ohio with a population of 144. Residents earn $56,473 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
144 Population 1,600/sq mi density
$56,473 Median Income $30,862 per capita
$251,800 Home Value
$1,132 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$56,473 median income, 44.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$251,800 home value, $1,132/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,473
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $251,800
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 49.0%
45% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,132
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 44.9%
1147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 35.7%
188% higher than US avg

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

People

Population144
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,600/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans98.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$56,473
Per Capita$30,862
Unemployment44.9%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$6,849M
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$251,800
Rent$1,132
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units81
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Uninsured8.5%
Smoking16.1%
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries9

Is Brice a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brice receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Brice offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brice is $56,473, 25% below the national average of $75,149. At 44.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 35.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. 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 Brice is $251,800, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 49.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Brice experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Brice has a population of 144 with a density of 1,600 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.2%), with 20.1% Black.

Population

144
Total Population
1,600
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Brice vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Brice vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brice is $56,473, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 44.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Brice vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,473
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,862
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
IRS Avg AGI$76,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment44.9%
1147% above US avg
Poverty Rate35.7%
188% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,510
County GDP$6,849M

Business (County)

Restaurants273
Healthcare403
Retail349
Manufacturing103

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,215
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.0 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Brice is $251,800, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,132 (3% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$251,800
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,132
3% below US avg
Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied40.8%
Housing Units81
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,215
49% above US avg
Effective Rate2.07%
In Brice, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.5% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 27.6% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Uninsured8.5%
1% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits61.6%
Premature Death8,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access84.2%
Healthcare Facilities403
Brice has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates39.9172°N, 82.8319°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39045
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 49.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.1-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.6%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+49.0%
45% above US avg
High School+94.9%
Graduate Degree+11.2%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities403
Restaurants273
Retail Stores349

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.0 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.7%

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