At a Glance
Median Income
$48,819
$26,697 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $171,789
Median Rent
$725/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
20.6% smoking rate
How Coshocton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coshocton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coshocton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coshocton residents earn a median household income of $48,819 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,697. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 746 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coshocton is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,789. Median rent is $725/month, with 29.7% 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 1953.
Education
20.4% of adults in Coshocton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coshocton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,056
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,819
Per Capita$26,697
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$725
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$171,789
Housing Units5,232
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation817 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Coshocton was founded in 1802.
The median home in Coshocton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.