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Minerva, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Carroll County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,274 Population 1,502/sq mi density
$52,755 Median Income $33,780 per capita
$113,100 Home Value $182,662 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
27 Violent Crime/100K 434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,755 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Minerva, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,755
30% below
$33,780 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
60% below
Zillow: $182,662
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
93% below
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Minerva Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
40%
Rent
69%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Minerva a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Minerva residents earn a median household income of $52,755 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,780. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Minerva is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,662. Median rent is $803/month, with 19.2% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Minerva reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 434/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Minerva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Minerva has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,274
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,502/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,755
Per Capita$33,780
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$803
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$182,662
Housing Units1,701
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property434/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary27/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,050 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Minerva was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.