At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$36,601 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
Zillow: $245,309
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.6% smoking rate
How Harrod Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harrod's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harrod a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Harrod residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,601. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harrod is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,309. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 18.8% 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 1953.
Education
31.9% of adults in Harrod hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harrod has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density2,030/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$36,601
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent$1,063
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$245,309
Housing Units194
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation984 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Harrod was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.