Custar, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Custar is a small town in Ohio with a population of 219. Residents earn $57,708 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
219 Population 876/sq mi density
$57,708 Median Income $23,989 per capita
$98,300 Home Value $174,872 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,708 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,300 home value, $1,021/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,708
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $98,300
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.7%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,021
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.2%
47% higher than US avg

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

People

Population219
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,708
Per Capita$23,989
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$10,692M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent$1,021
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$174,872
Housing Units106
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking15.5%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation693 ft (211 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.0%
Libraries12

Is Custar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Custar receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Custar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Custar is $57,708, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 18.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Custar is $98,300, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Custar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches, including 23.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Custar has a population of 219 with a density of 876 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.7%).

Population

219
Total Population
876
People / sq mi
34.4yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Custar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Custar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Custar is $57,708, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Custar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,708
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,989
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
IRS Avg AGI$81,132

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.2%
47% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,473
County GDP$10,692M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare293
Retail345
Manufacturing171

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Custar is $98,300, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,021 (12% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $174,872.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,300
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$174,872

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,021
12% below US avg
Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.4%
Housing Units106
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Rate6.67%
In Custar, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 15.5% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits61.3%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities293
Custar has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall23.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density876/sq mi
Coordinates41.2846°N, 83.8438°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39173
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.2-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.4%

Winner: Republican by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
65% below US avg
High School+86.9%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density876/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities293
Restaurants337
Retail Stores345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone87.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

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