Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Fort Shawnee is a small city in Ohio with a population of 5,952. Residents earn $88,606 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Shawnee receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Fort Shawnee stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fort Shawnee is $88,606, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fort Shawnee is $187,800, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fort Shawnee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,606 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,339 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,211 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,586 |
| County GDP | $11,167M |
| Restaurants | 216 |
| Healthcare | 265 |
| Retail | 361 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,999 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $187,800 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,888 |
| Median List Price | $322,500 |
| Median List Price | $322,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $970 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,999 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,482/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 265 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 864 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6813°N, 84.1498°W |
| County FIPS | 39003 |
Winner: Republican by 44.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 626/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 265 |
| Restaurants | 216 |
| Retail Stores | 361 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |