Mount Healthy, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Mount Healthy is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,932. Residents earn $45,546 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,932 Population 4,621/sq mi density
$45,546 Median Income $28,106 per capita
$126,200 Home Value $187,408 Zillow
$968 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
661 Violent Crime/100K 6,032 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,546 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
661 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,546
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $126,200
55% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 661/100K
74% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.8%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $968
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.5%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.7%
43% higher than US avg

How Mount Healthy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,932
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density4,621/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 43%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,546
Per Capita$28,106
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$107,275M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,200
Rent$968
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$187,408

Crime

F
Violent661/100K
Property6,032/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary1,454/100K

Health

Obesity42.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation838 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Libraries41

Is Mount Healthy a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Healthy receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mount Healthy has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Healthy is $45,546, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Healthy is $126,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

With 661 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,032 per 100,000, 208% above the national average.

Education

16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Healthy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mount Healthy has a population of 6,932 with a density of 4,621 people per square mile. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (49.8%), with 43.2% White.

Population

6,932
Total Population
4,621
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Healthy vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Healthy vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Healthy is $45,546, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Mount Healthy vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,546
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,106
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
IRS Avg AGI$97,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.7%
43% above US avg
Establishments (County)27,215
County GDP$107,275M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,075
Healthcare2,590
Retail2,526
Manufacturing920

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Healthy is $126,200, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $968 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $187,408.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,200
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$187,408
Median List Price$229,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$229,000
$/Sq Ft$63
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio86.4%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$968
17% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,114

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied44.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,087
160% above US avg
Effective Rate7.20%
In Mount Healthy, 42.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 32.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Healthy vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.5%
32% above US avg
Diabetes15.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure39.8%
Asthma13.2%
COPD8.9%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity32.1%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Checkup Rate79.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Mount Healthy has a violent crime rate of 661 per 100,000 residents, 74% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,032 per 100,000 (208% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Mount Healthy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent661.1/100K
74% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape66.1/100K
Robbery446.2/100K
Assault148.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property6,032.1/100K
208% above US avg
Burglary1,454.3/100K
Theft4,181.1/100K
Vehicle Theft396.6/100K
Arson49.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Mount Healthy has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall16.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density4,621/sq mi
Coordinates39.2338°N, 84.5467°W
County FIPS39061
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 14.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.1%
D 57%

Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.8%
50% below US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,621/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries41
Healthcare Facilities2,590
Restaurants2,075
Retail Stores2,526

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home8.2%

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