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Ithaca, OH

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Ithaca is a small town in Ohio with a population of 89. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
89 Population 2,967/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $39,365 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
$925 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Median Rent $925
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ithaca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population89
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density2,967/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans83.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$39,365
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$925
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units73
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking16.7%
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,036 ft (316 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries11

Is Ithaca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ithaca receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ithaca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ithaca is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ithaca is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ithaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ithaca has a population of 89 with a density of 2,967 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

89
Total Population
2,967
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.9%
Female 37.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ithaca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ithaca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ithaca is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Ithaca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,365
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$62,409

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)806
County GDP$1,563M

Business (County)

Restaurants59
Healthcare77
Retail89
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,260
7% below US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ithaca is $95,000, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$925
20% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.7%
Housing Units73
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,260
7% below US avg
Effective Rate3.43%
In Ithaca, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.7% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ithaca vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.6%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.7%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.6%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Primary Care1:5,838
Dentists1:6,766
Mental Health1:989
Checkup Rate72.7%
Dental Visits53.1%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access35.1%
Healthcare Facilities77
Ithaca 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 is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,036 ft (316 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density2,967/sq mi
Coordinates39.9377°N, 84.5533°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.1-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.2%
D 20.1%

Winner: Republican by 59.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,967/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities77
Restaurants59
Retail Stores89

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone81.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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