Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Girard is a small city in Ohio with a population of 9,521. Residents earn $42,861 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Girard receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Girard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Girard is $42,861, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Girard is $105,700, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Girard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 67.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,861 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,573 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,944 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,454 |
| County GDP | $9,687M |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 625 |
| Manufacturing | 196 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,734 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.48% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $105,700 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,248 |
| Median List Price | $119,900 |
| Median List Price | $119,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $94 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,000 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,734 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.48% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.0% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 67.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,002 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1656°N, 80.6961°W |
| County FIPS | 39155 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,688/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Retail Stores | 625 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |