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Higginsport, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Brown County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
374 Population 1,496/sq mi density
$50,694 Median Income $15,834 per capita
$96,400 Home Value $231,671 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 4,147 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,694 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Higginsport, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,694
33% below
$15,834 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
66% below
Zillow: $231,671
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
4,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Higginsport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
34%
Rent
63%
Poverty
192%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Higginsport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Higginsport residents earn a median household income of $50,694 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,834. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 764 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Higginsport is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,671. Median rent is $731/month, with 31.0% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Higginsport reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,147/100K.

Education

4.7% of adults in Higginsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Higginsport has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population374
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,694
Per Capita$15,834
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent$731
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$231,671
Housing Units117
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property4,147/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation513 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute37 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Higginsport was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.