Ohio
New Riegel is a small town in Ohio with a population of 318. Residents earn $60,313 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, New Riegel receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. New Riegel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in New Riegel is $60,313, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 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 28 minutes.
The median home value in New Riegel is $103,000, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $693 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
New Riegel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,313 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,451 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,900 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,256 |
| County GDP | $2,753M |
| Restaurants | 111 |
| Healthcare | 126 |
| Retail | 147 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,658 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.2% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $103,000 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,637 |
| Census Median Rent | $693 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,658 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,987/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0519°N, 83.3190°W |
| County FIPS | 39147 |
Winner: Republican by 37.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.5% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Restaurants | 111 |
| Retail Stores | 147 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.2% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |