Lake Buckhorn, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Holmes County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
593 Population 337/sq mi density
$67,279 Median Income $41,491 per capita
$269,900 Home Value $226,895 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,279 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$269,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Buckhorn, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,279
10% below
$41,491 per capita
Home Value
$269,900
4% below
Zillow: $226,895
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Lake Buckhorn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
96%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Buckhorn 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

Lake Buckhorn residents earn a median household income of $67,279 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,491. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,535 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Buckhorn is $269,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,895. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

24.4% of adults in Lake Buckhorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Buckhorn 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 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population593
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,279
Per Capita$41,491
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,810M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A
Home Value$269,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$226,895
Housing Units410
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,124/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation926 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Buckhorn was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.