At a Glance
Median Income
$26,528
$13,018 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
Zillow: $195,059
Median Rent
$664/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.7%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
29.6%
45.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
28.1% smoking rate
How Cleveland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cleveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cleveland a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cleveland residents earn a median household income of $26,528 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,018. The unemployment rate stands at 29.6% (722% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 565 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cleveland is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,059. Median rent is $664/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
1.7% of adults in Cleveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cleveland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population346
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density2,662/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$26,528
Per Capita$13,018
Unemployment29.6%
Poverty45.2%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$664
Ownership26.2%
Zillow$195,059
Housing Units169
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking28.1%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death12,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation1,564 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband46.8%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cleveland was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.