Ohio
Glouster is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,556. Residents earn $37,639 per year, which is 50% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glouster receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Glouster has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Glouster is $37,639, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Glouster is $75,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Glouster is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 113 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,000 per 100,000, 104% above the national average.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Glouster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $37,639 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,609 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,394 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,359 |
| County GDP | $2,745M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 148 |
| Retail | 169 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,988 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.62% |
| Commute Time | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $75,300 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $82,206 |
| Median List Price | $107,250 |
| Median List Price | $107,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $18 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 66.9% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $761 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,988 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.62% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,988/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Total Violent | 112.7/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 56.3/100K |
| Robbery | 56.3/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,000.0/100K |
| 104% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 676.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,154.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 169.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.2 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5023°N, 82.0841°W |
| County FIPS | 39009 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 169 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |