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Columbus Grove, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Allen County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,741 Population 1,415/sq mi density
$70,242 Median Income $34,308 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $229,252 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,242 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbus Grove, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,242
7% below
$34,308 per capita
Home Value
$154,300
45% below
Zillow: $229,252
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Columbus Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Columbus Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
55%
Rent
76%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbus Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Columbus Grove residents earn a median household income of $70,242 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,308. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Columbus Grove is $154,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,252. Median rent is $885/month, with 19.0% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Columbus Grove reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Columbus Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Columbus Grove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,741
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,242
Per Capita$34,308
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$11,167M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,300
Rent$885
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$229,252
Housing Units756
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property850/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation761 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Columbus Grove was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.