Laurelville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hocking County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
584 Population 2,781/sq mi density
$123,500 Home Value $317,508 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurelville, OH

At a Glance

Home Value
$123,500
56% below
Zillow: $317,508
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.8%
98% below
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Laurelville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
44%
Rent
72%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
2%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurelville a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laurelville is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,508. Median rent is $834/month, with 24.0% 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 1955.

Education

0.8% of adults in Laurelville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laurelville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population584
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,781/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,077
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$843M
Avg Weekly Wage$730

Housing

Home Value$123,500
Rent$834
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$317,508
Housing Units275
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation750 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.8%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Laurelville was built in 1955.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.