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Cardington, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Morrow County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,899 Population 945/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $29,643 per capita
$132,600 Home Value $262,341 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 730 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,600 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cardington, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$29,643 per capita
Home Value
$132,600
53% below
Zillow: $262,341
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cardington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cardington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
47%
Rent
79%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cardington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cardington residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,643. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cardington is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,341. Median rent is $918/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Cardington reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 730/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Cardington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cardington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,899
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$29,643
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$918
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$262,341
Housing Units823
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property730/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary243/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,014 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Cardington was founded in 1836.
The median home in Cardington was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.