Buchtel, OH

Ohio

Buchtel is a small town in Ohio with a population of 425. Residents earn $60,625 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
425 Population 904/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $38,051 per capita
$128,300 Home Value
$613 Median Rent 39.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $613/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,625
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,300
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.3%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $613
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.5%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population425
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$38,051
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$2,745M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$613
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units181
Rent Burden39.6%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking19.7%
Depression30.8%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Libraries8

Is Buchtel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Buchtel receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Buchtel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Buchtel is $60,625, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.0% 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 Buchtel is $128,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Buchtel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Buchtel has a population of 425 with a density of 904 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.6%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

425
Total Population
904
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.9%
Female 31.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Buchtel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Buchtel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Buchtel is $60,625, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Buchtel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,625
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,051
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$58,394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,359
County GDP$2,745M

Business (County)

Restaurants154
Healthcare148
Retail169
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,988
43% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Buchtel is $128,300, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $613 (47% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,300
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$613
47% below US avg
Rent Burden39.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%
Housing Units181
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,988
43% above US avg
Effective Rate3.89%
In Buchtel, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.7% are current smokers. 30.8% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.5%
17% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.5%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.7%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.5%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression30.8%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress14.6%
Short Sleep39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.6%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits60.2%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities148
Buchtel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density904/sq mi
Coordinates39.4635°N, 82.1804°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin. 82.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.2%
D 54.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
46% below US avg
High School+88.2%
Graduate Degree+3.9%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density904/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.2%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities148
Restaurants154
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

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