At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$21,135 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
Zillow: $270,628
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.3% smoking rate
How Holton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holton residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,135. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 800 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Holton is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,628. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
2.0% of adults in Holton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population640
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$21,135
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$1,063
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$270,628
Housing Units281
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,690/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation910 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute36 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Holton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.