Ohio
Nelsonville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,816. Residents earn $42,281 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nelsonville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 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 below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Nelsonville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Nelsonville is $42,281, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Nelsonville is $90,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Nelsonville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 150 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,403 per 100,000, 74% above the national average.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Nelsonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,281 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,703 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $964 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,394 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,359 |
| County GDP | $2,745M |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Healthcare | 148 |
| Retail | 169 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,988 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.50% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $90,700 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,476 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $760 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,988 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.50% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 10.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 31.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,988/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Total Violent | 149.6/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.7/100K |
| Robbery | 56.1/100K |
| Assault | 74.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,403.1/100K |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 635.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,636.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 130.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.6 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4602°N, 82.2214°W |
| County FIPS | 39009 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Restaurants | 154 |
| Retail Stores | 169 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |