Gratis, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Preble County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
876 Population 903/sq mi density
$76,131 Median Income $31,610 per capita
$141,800 Home Value $225,690 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,131 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gratis, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,131
1% above
$31,610 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
50% below
Zillow: $225,690
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Gratis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
50%
Rent
73%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gratis a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gratis residents earn a median household income of $76,131 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,610. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Gratis is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,690. Median rent is $850/month, with 20.8% 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 1970.

Education

18.8% of adults in Gratis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gratis has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population876
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density903/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,131
Per Capita$31,610
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$850
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$225,690
Housing Units320
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation875 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Gratis was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.