Napoleon, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Henry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,561 Population 1,379/sq mi density
$73,417 Median Income $37,107 per capita
$139,500 Home Value $218,747 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
218 Violent Crime/100K 1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,417 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Napoleon, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,417
2% below
$37,107 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
51% below
Zillow: $218,747
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
43% below
1,825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Napoleon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
49%
Rent
69%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Napoleon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Napoleon residents earn a median household income of $73,417 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,107. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 688 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Napoleon is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,747. Median rent is $808/month, with 25.0% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Napoleon reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Napoleon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Napoleon has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,561
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,379/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,417
Per Capita$37,107
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$1,582M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent$808
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$218,747
Housing Units4,132
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent218/100K
Property1,825/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,405/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation673 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Napoleon was founded in 1834.
The median home in Napoleon was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.