Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Cardington is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,899. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cardington receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cardington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cardington is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Cardington is $132,600, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $918 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cardington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,145 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cardington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $860 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,963 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 573 |
| County GDP | $910M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,175 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.15% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $132,600 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,341 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $918 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,175 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.15% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,093/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Total Violent | 146.3/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 146.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,145.3/100K |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 438.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,657.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4980°N, 82.8937°W |
| County FIPS | 39117 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |