At a Glance
Median Income
$36,356
$25,095 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
Zillow: $179,478
Median Rent
$743/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.4% smoking rate
How Chauncey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chauncey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chauncey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chauncey residents earn a median household income of $36,356 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,095. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,359 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chauncey is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,478. Median rent is $743/month, with 31.1% 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 1963.
Education
12.6% of adults in Chauncey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chauncey 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 totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population822
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,356
Per Capita$25,095
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$743
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$179,478
Housing Units418
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation659 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Chauncey was founded in 1839.
The median home in Chauncey was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.