Ohio
Byesville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,220. Residents earn $35,959 per year, which is 52% below the national average.
Based on current data, Byesville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Byesville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Byesville is $35,959, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Byesville is $93,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Byesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 624 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Byesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,959 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,324 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $993 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,031 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
| County GDP | $580M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,450 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.61% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $93,800 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,226 |
| Census Median Rent | $761 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,450 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.61% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.2% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,740/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Total Violent | 83.2/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 83.2/100K |
| Total Property | 624.0/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 124.8/100K |
| Theft | 457.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 799 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9741°N, 81.5462°W |
| County FIPS | 39121 |
Winner: Republican by 64.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,850/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |