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Ludlow Falls, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Ludlow Falls is a small town in Ohio with a population of 149. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
149 Population 828/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $26,848 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $295,565 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $935/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $99,400
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.0%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $935
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Ludlow Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population149
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,848
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$40,097M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$935
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$295,565
Housing Units89
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking15.8%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation905 ft (276 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries27

Is Ludlow Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ludlow Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ludlow Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ludlow Falls is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ludlow Falls is $99,400, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ludlow Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ludlow Falls has a population of 149 with a density of 828 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

149
Total Population
828
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ludlow Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ludlow Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ludlow Falls is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Ludlow Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,848
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
IRS Avg AGI$67,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,276
County GDP$40,097M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,139
Healthcare1,605
Retail1,494
Manufacturing615

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ludlow Falls is $99,400, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $935 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $295,565.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,400
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$295,565

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$231
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$935
20% below US avg
Rent Burden18.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.7%
Housing Units89
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,777
94% above US avg
Effective Rate6.82%
In Ludlow Falls, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 27.3% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ludlow Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.7%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.5%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits63.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Ludlow Falls has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density828/sq mi
Coordinates39.9981°N, 84.3392°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39113
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.5-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.0%
64% below US avg
High School+89.0%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density828/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries27
Healthcare Facilities1,605
Restaurants1,139
Retail Stores1,494

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone82.5%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home4.8%

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