Ohio
Montpelier is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,916. Residents earn $48,720 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montpelier receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Montpelier has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Montpelier is $48,720, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Montpelier is $105,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Montpelier is below the national average at 222 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,730 per 100,000, 90% above the national average.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Montpelier experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,720 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,758 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 924 |
| County GDP | $2,187M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.93% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $105,200 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,637 |
| Census Median Rent | $758 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.93% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,265/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Total Violent | 222.3/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 49.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 172.9/100K |
| Total Property | 3,730.2/100K |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 518.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,211.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 24.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5842°N, 84.5916°W |
| County FIPS | 39171 |
Winner: Republican by 48.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,364/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |