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Chauncey, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Athens County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
822 Population 1,495/sq mi density
$36,356 Median Income $25,095 per capita
$74,000 Home Value $179,478 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,495 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,356 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Chauncey, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,356
52% below
$25,095 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
74% below
Zillow: $179,478
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
1,495/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
26%
Rent
64%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chauncey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.7% (53% 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.

Safety & Crime

Chauncey reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,495/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population822
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,356
Per Capita$25,095
Unemployment1.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property1,495/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.