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Octa, OH

Ohio

Octa is a small town in Ohio with a population of 68. Residents earn $21,250 per year, which is 72% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
68 Population 234/sq mi density
$21,250 Median Income $10,496 per capita
$78,600 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$21,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$78,600 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $21,250
72% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,600
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 57.1%
360% higher than US avg

How Octa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population68
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans40.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$21,250
Per Capita$10,496
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$2,262M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband26.0%
Libraries1

Is Octa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Octa receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Octa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Octa is $21,250, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 57.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Octa is $78,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Octa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Octa has a population of 68 with a density of 234 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

68
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Octa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Octa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Octa is $21,250, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 57.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Octa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,250
72% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,496
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$57,648

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate57.1%
360% above US avg
Establishments (County)692
County GDP$2,262M

Business (County)

Restaurants78
Healthcare53
Retail145
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,644
4% above US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Octa is $78,600, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,600
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.2%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,644
4% above US avg
Effective Rate4.64%
Octa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.3 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall20.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates39.6134°N, 83.6106°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.2-point margin. 26.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.2%
D 22.1%

Winner: Republican by 55.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+79.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density234/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access26.0%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities53
Restaurants78
Retail Stores145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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