At a Glance
Median Income
$81,667
$44,198 per capita
Home Value
$193,100
Zillow: $351,747
Median Rent
$959/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.7% smoking rate
How Marengo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marengo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marengo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marengo residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,198. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 573 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marengo is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,747. Median rent is $959/month, with 23.5% 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 1961.
Education
9.8% of adults in Marengo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marengo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,412/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$44,198
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,100
Rent$959
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$351,747
Housing Units140
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation1,160 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Marengo was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.