Kipton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lorain County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
237 Population 539/sq mi density
$59,167 Median Income $29,012 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $144,871 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,167 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, $863/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kipton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,167
21% below
$29,012 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
52% below
Zillow: $144,871
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kipton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
48%
Rent
74%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kipton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kipton residents earn a median household income of $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,012. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,969 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kipton is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,871. Median rent is $863/month, with 23.2% 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 1938.

Education

19.2% of adults in Kipton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kipton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population237
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$29,012
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$15,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent$863
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$144,871
Housing Units83
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,275/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation858 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Kipton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.