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Fort Jennings, OH
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Fort Jennings, OH
At a Glance
How Fort Jennings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Jennings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Jennings a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Jennings residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,519. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,586 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Jennings is $204,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,585. Median rent is $731/month, with 33.8% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Fort Jennings reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,616/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Fort Jennings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Jennings has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.