Flat Rock, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Huron County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
337 Population 1,605/sq mi density
$50,179 Median Income $19,255 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $179,192 Zillow
$1,076 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,179 median income, 24.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $1,076/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Flat Rock, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,179
33% below
$19,255 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $179,192
Median Rent
$1,076/mo
7% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
16% above
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
24.8%
589% above
35.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Flat Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
44%
Rent
93%
Poverty
285%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
689%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flat Rock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flat Rock residents earn a median household income of $50,179 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,255. The unemployment rate stands at 24.8% (589% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,419 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flat Rock is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,192. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

39.2% of adults in Flat Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flat Rock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population337
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,605/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,179
Per Capita$19,255
Unemployment24.8%
Poverty35.3%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$1,076
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$179,192
Housing Units136
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,506/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation801 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute47 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Flat Rock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.