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Gordon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
248 Population 1,459/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $37,518 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $142,128 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 1,433 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gordon, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,500
0% below
$37,518 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
58% below
Zillow: $142,128
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
16.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
82% below
1,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gordon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
42%
Rent
69%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gordon residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,518. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gordon is $118,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,128. Median rent is $807/month, with 16.7% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Gordon reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,433/100K.

Education

7.0% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gordon 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population248
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,459/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$37,518
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$807
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$142,128
Housing Units129
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property1,433/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,048 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Gordon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.