At a Glance
Median Income
$74,773
$37,878 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $310,118
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
4,462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.7% smoking rate
How Heath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heath a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heath residents earn a median household income of $74,773 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,878. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,996 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heath is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,118. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 26.4% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Heath reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,462/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Heath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heath has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,545
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,773
Per Capita$37,878
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$11,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent$1,094
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$310,118
Housing Units4,293
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property4,462/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation854 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Heath was founded in 1952.
The median home in Heath was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.