Ohio
Dunkirk is a small town in Ohio with a population of 806. Residents earn $47,031 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dunkirk receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dunkirk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dunkirk is $47,031, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Dunkirk is $101,200, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Dunkirk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 25.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,031 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,732 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,072 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 563 |
| County GDP | $1,365M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,076 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $101,200 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,467 |
| Census Median Rent | $807 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,076 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,366/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7881°N, 83.6426°W |
| County FIPS | 39065 |
Winner: Republican by 54.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |