Mount Gilead, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Morrow County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,909 Population 858/sq mi density
$49,536 Median Income $26,966 per capita
$156,200 Home Value $262,449 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
113 Violent Crime/100K 310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,536 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,200 home value, $790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Gilead, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,536
34% below
$26,966 per capita
Home Value
$156,200
45% below
Zillow: $262,449
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
113/100K
70% below
310/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Mount Gilead Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
55%
Rent
68%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Gilead 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

Mount Gilead residents earn a median household income of $49,536 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,966. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% 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 Mount Gilead is $156,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,449. Median rent is $790/month, with 26.7% 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

Mount Gilead reports 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 310/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Mount Gilead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Gilead has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,909
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,536
Per Capita$26,966
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$910M
Avg Weekly Wage$860

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,200
Rent$790
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$262,449
Housing Units1,363
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent113/100K
Property310/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,145 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Mount Gilead was founded in 1824.
The median home in Mount Gilead was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.