Jerry City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wood County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
544 Population 539/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $24,533 per capita
$147,500 Home Value $147,444 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,500 home value, $844/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Jerry City, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$24,533 per capita
Home Value
$147,500
48% below
Zillow: $147,444
Median Rent
$844/mo
27% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Jerry City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
52%
Rent
73%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jerry City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jerry City residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,533. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jerry City is $147,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,444. Median rent is $844/month, with 24.2% 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 1954.

Education

13.7% of adults in Jerry City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jerry City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$24,533
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,500
Rent$844
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$147,444
Housing Units185
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation694 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Jerry City was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.