At a Glance
Median Income
$29,792
$22,924 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $176,396
Median Rent
$692/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
21.5% smoking rate
How Jerusalem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jerusalem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jerusalem 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
Jerusalem residents earn a median household income of $29,792 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,924. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 373 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jerusalem is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,396. Median rent is $692/month, with 27.0% 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 1943.
Education
8.0% of adults in Jerusalem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerusalem has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$29,792
Per Capita$22,924
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$1,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$692
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$176,396
Housing Units59
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,678/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation1,261 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute36 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jerusalem was built in 1943.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.