At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$21,942 per capita
Home Value
$98,600
Zillow: $137,239
Median Rent
$697/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
14.4% smoking rate
How Ovid Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ovid's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ovid a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ovid residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,942. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ovid is $98,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,239. Median rent is $697/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.4% of adults in Ovid hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ovid has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population378
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density2,363/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$21,942
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$99M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,600
Rent$697
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$137,239
Housing Units151
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,182/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation3,531 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ovid was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.