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McArthur, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Vinton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,052 Population 1,214/sq mi density
$53,519 Median Income $28,616 per capita
$195,000 Home Value $169,376 Zillow
$558 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,777 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,519 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

McArthur, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,519
29% below
$28,616 per capita
Home Value
$195,000
31% below
Zillow: $169,376
Median Rent
$558/mo
52% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
84% below
1,777/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How McArthur Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
69%
Rent
48%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McArthur a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McArthur residents earn a median household income of $53,519 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,616. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McArthur is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,376. Median rent is $558/month, with 26.6% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

McArthur reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,777/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in McArthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McArthur has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,052
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,519
Per Capita$28,616
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$514M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,000
Rent$558
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$169,376
Housing Units845
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property1,777/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary592/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death19,460/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation766 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McArthur was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.