At a Glance
Median Income
$29,650
$22,313 per capita
Home Value
$71,500
Zillow: $108,281
Median Rent
$488/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
25.9% smoking rate
How Cairo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cairo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cairo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cairo residents earn a median household income of $29,650 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,313. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cairo is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,281. Median rent is $488/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.5% of adults in Cairo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cairo has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$29,650
Per Capita$22,313
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$716M
Avg Weekly Wage$999
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$488
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$108,281
Housing Units118
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking25.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death12,150/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation838 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute24 min
Broadband67.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cairo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.