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Dunkirk, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
806 Population 1,221/sq mi density
$47,031 Median Income $25,732 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $160,467 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 4,423 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,031 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunkirk, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,031
37% below
$25,732 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
64% below
Zillow: $160,467
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
71% below
4,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Dunkirk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
36%
Rent
69%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunkirk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunkirk residents earn a median household income of $47,031 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,732. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunkirk is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,467. Median rent is $807/month, with 21.5% 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 1949.

Safety & Crime

Dunkirk reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,423/100K.

Education

5.4% of adults in Dunkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunkirk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population806
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,221/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,031
Per Capita$25,732
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$807
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$160,467
Housing Units371
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property4,423/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation951 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Dunkirk was founded in 1852.
The median home in Dunkirk was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.