Mingo Junction, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Brooke County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,382 Population 1,257/sq mi density
$60,288 Median Income $28,984 per capita
$94,900 Home Value $90,640 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$60,288 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,900 home value, $894/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mingo Junction, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,288
20% below
$28,984 per capita
Home Value
$94,900
66% below
Zillow: $90,640
Median Rent
$894/mo
23% below
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Mingo Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
34%
Rent
77%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mingo Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mingo Junction residents earn a median household income of $60,288 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,984. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 618 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mingo Junction is $94,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,640. Median rent is $894/month, with 32.8% 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.

Education

16.7% of adults in Mingo Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mingo Junction has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,382
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,257/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,288
Per Capita$28,984
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$1,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,900
Rent$894
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$90,640
Housing Units1,644
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,823/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation997 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mingo Junction was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.