Continental, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Putnam County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,387 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$75,375 Median Income $41,282 per capita
$150,400 Home Value $216,175 Zillow
$656 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,375 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,400 home value, $656/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Continental, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,375
0% below
$41,282 per capita
Home Value
$150,400
47% below
Zillow: $216,175
Median Rent
$656/mo
44% below
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Continental Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
53%
Rent
56%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Continental a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Continental residents earn a median household income of $75,375 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,282. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 868 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Continental is $150,400 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,175. Median rent is $656/month, with 14.8% 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 1965.

Education

17.7% of adults in Continental hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Continental has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,387
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,156/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,375
Per Capita$41,282
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,690M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,400
Rent$656
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$216,175
Housing Units664
Rent Burden14.8%

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,060/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation721 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Continental was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.