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Newcomerstown, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Tuscarawas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,585 Population 1,254/sq mi density
$35,125 Median Income $23,943 per capita
$89,700 Home Value $155,003 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,125 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $812/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Newcomerstown, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,125
53% below
$23,943 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
68% below
Zillow: $155,003
Median Rent
$812/mo
30% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,683/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
31.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Newcomerstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
32%
Rent
70%
Poverty
251%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
394%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newcomerstown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newcomerstown residents earn a median household income of $35,125 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,943. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newcomerstown is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,003. Median rent is $812/month, with 35.0% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Newcomerstown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,683/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.6% of adults in Newcomerstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newcomerstown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,585
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,254/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,125
Per Capita$23,943
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty31.1%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$812
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$155,003
Housing Units1,832
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,683/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary240/100K

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation804 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Newcomerstown was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.