Fort Recovery, OH

Ohio

Fort Recovery is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,863. Residents earn $66,833 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,863 Population 1,515/sq mi density
$66,833 Median Income $32,761 per capita
$162,000 Home Value $329,673 Zillow
$767 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,833 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, $767/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,833
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.8%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $767
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Fort Recovery Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,863
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,833
Per Capita$32,761
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,995M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,000
Rent$767
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$329,673

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation943 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute19 min
Libraries7

Is Fort Recovery a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Recovery receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fort Recovery stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Recovery is $66,833, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fort Recovery is $162,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Recovery experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Fort Recovery has a population of 1,863 with a density of 1,515 people per square mile. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).

Population

1,863
Total Population
1,515
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Recovery vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Recovery vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Recovery is $66,833, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Fort Recovery vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,833
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,761
Avg Weekly Wage$974
IRS Avg AGI$78,019

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,218
County GDP$3,995M

Business (County)

Restaurants98
Healthcare83
Retail165
Manufacturing86

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.4 min
Work from Home1.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Fort Recovery is $162,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $329,673.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,000
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$329,673

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,098
17% above US avg
Effective Rate2.53%
In Fort Recovery, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fort Recovery vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death7,561/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access72.1%
Healthcare Facilities83

Crime Rates: Fort Recovery vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Fort Recovery has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall19.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation943 ft (287 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,515/sq mi
Coordinates40.4123°N, 84.7763°W
County FIPS39107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83%
D 16.3%

Winner: Republican by 66.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.8%
23% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,515/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities83
Restaurants98
Retail Stores165

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.4 min
Work from Home1.4%

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