Chesapeake, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,082 Population
$46,667 Median Income
$106,100 Home Value
$795 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
49.6 yrs Median Age
11.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.9
Education

People

Population1,082
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density2,302/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 91.1%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita Income$36,439
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty Rate11.9%
County GDP$6,663M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$106,100
Zillow Value$137,916
Median Rent$795
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression26.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Jan / Jul36° / 78°
Rain47 in/yr
Snow10 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Work From Home7.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Chesapeake Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$46,667
Home Value$106,100
Median Rent$795
Poverty Rate11.9%
Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
Unemployment0.7%
Avg Temperature57.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,082
Population Density2,302 per sq mi
Median Age49.6 years
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1% Black 0.6% Hispanic 0.6% Other 7.7%
White91.1%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.7%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.7%
Health Insurance92.7%

Income

38% below avg
Median Household Income$46,667
Per Capita Income$36,439
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,112
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,675

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.7%
Poverty Rate11.9%
Total Establishments (County)3,362
County GDP$6,663M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation282
Healthcare Facilities384
Retail Stores393
Manufacturing76
Total Establishments3,362

Industry Mix

Restaurants 282 Healthcare 384 Retail 393 Manufacturing 76

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,675
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,373

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.2 min
Work From Home7.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$106,100
Zillow Home Value Index$137,916

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.0%

Rental Costs

32% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$795

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,373
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.18%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.7%
Regular Checkup77.9%
Premature Death Rate17,385 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access81.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)384
Restaurants (County)282

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

36°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation46.6 in
Annual Snowfall9.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation565 ft (172 m)
Land Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,302 per sq mi
Latitude38.4269°
Longitude-82.4562°
County FIPS54011

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 38%

Republican +21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
High School+86.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,302 per sq mi
Land Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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