Ohio City, OH

Ohio

Ohio City is a small town in Ohio with a population of 820. Residents earn $55,588 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
820 Population 1,547/sq mi density
$55,588 Median Income $22,834 per capita
$90,300 Home Value $165,261 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,588 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,588
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $90,300
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.8%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population820
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,588
Per Capita$22,834
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,726M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,300
Rent$863
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,261
Rent Burden13.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation822 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.1%
Libraries7

Is Ohio City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ohio City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ohio City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ohio City is $55,588, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ohio City is $90,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ohio City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 17.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ohio City has a population of 820 with a density of 1,547 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.5%).

Population

820
Total Population
1,547
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ohio City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ohio City is $55,588, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Ohio City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,588
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,834
Avg Weekly Wage$950
IRS Avg AGI$62,126

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)658
County GDP$1,726M

Business (County)

Restaurants55
Healthcare59
Retail84
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,981
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ohio City is $90,300, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,261.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,300
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$165,261

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Rent Burden13.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,981
15% below US avg
Effective Rate3.30%
In Ohio City, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 27.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ohio City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.1%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity27.5%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death9,043/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access64.8%
Healthcare Facilities59

Crime Rates: Ohio City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Ohio City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall17.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation822 ft (251 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,547/sq mi
Coordinates40.7703°N, 84.6162°W
County FIPS39161
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin. 88.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.9%
D 20.4%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.8%
83% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.90
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,547/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.1%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants55
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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