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Empire, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Hancock County County
Empire, OH
At a Glance
How Empire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Empire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Empire a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Empire residents earn a median household income of $57,708 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,813. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Empire is $57,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,628. Median rent is $781/month, with 18.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Empire reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 102/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in Empire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Empire has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.