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Cheshire, OH

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Cheshire is a small town in Ohio with a population of 95. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
95 Population 123/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $52,096 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $124,962 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,000
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.8%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
41% lower than US avg

How Cheshire Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population95
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$52,096
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,093M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$124,962
Housing Units47
Rent Burden26.2%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking19.6%
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation579 ft (176 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband50.0%
Libraries3

Is Cheshire a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cheshire receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cheshire offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cheshire is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cheshire is $93,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Cheshire experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cheshire has a population of 95 with a density of 123 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%).

Population

95
Total Population
123
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 42.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cheshire vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cheshire vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cheshire is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Cheshire vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$52,096
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
IRS Avg AGI$56,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)494
County GDP$1,093M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare37
Retail69
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,164
38% below US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Cheshire is $93,000, 67% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $124,962.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,000
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$124,962

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.0%
Housing Units47
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,164
38% below US avg
Effective Rate2.33%
In Cheshire, 34.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 28.3% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cheshire vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
8% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma10.9%
COPD8.0%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity30.3%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep38.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.2%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits58.0%
Premature Death15,004/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access19.5%
Healthcare Facilities37
Cheshire has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates38.9511°N, 82.1143°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54053
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58-point margin. 50.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 20%

Winner: Republican by 58 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+98.8%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density123/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access50.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants28
Retail Stores69

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.1%

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