At a Glance
Median Income
$21,250
$10,496 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
Zillow: $238,201
Violent Crime
157/100K
2,590/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Octa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Octa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Octa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Octa residents earn a median household income of $21,250 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,496. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Octa is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,201. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Octa reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,590/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Octa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Octa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population68
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$21,250
Per Capita$10,496
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$2,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$238,201
Housing Units46
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property2,590/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,047 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Octa was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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