Ohio
Mowrystown is a small town in Ohio with a population of 522. Residents earn $73,833 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mowrystown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Mowrystown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mowrystown is $73,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. The poverty rate of 20.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mowrystown is $81,800, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mowrystown 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 | $73,833 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,243 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $862 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,410 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
| 65% 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 | 3.72% |
| Commute Time | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $81,800 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.1% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.72% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| 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 | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0425°N, 83.7522°W |
| County FIPS | 39071 |
Winner: Republican by 63.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.7% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.8% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 36.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |