Ohio
Mount Orab is a small town in Ohio with a population of 4,765. Residents earn $57,027 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Orab receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Orab has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mount Orab is $57,027, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 28.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Orab is $220,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Mount Orab is below the national average at 191 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,890 per 100,000, 47% above the national average.
13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Orab experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,027 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,762 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $862 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,410 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.2% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 853 |
| County GDP | $1,887M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.38% |
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $220,800 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $259,942 |
| Median List Price | $282,450 |
| Median List Price | $282,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $157 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.38% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.1% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Total Violent | 190.8/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 163.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,889.9/100K |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 463.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,371.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 54.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 937 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0293°N, 83.9267°W |
| County FIPS | 39071 |
Winner: Republican by 63.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.0% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |