Median Income $62,596

17% lower than US avg

Home Value $107,800

62% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.8%

50% lower than US avg

Median Rent $873

25% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.9%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.7%

25% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.7%

70% lower than US avg

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

People

Population436

Median Age54.1 yrs

Density1,090/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans7.1%

Economy

Median Income$62,596

Per Capita$35,838

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty3.7%

County GDP$2,064M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$107,800

Rent$873

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$209,665

Housing Units270

Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity35.9%

Uninsured8.1%

Smoking18.2%

Depression24.1%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Rain37.0 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation966 ft (294 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.8%

High School+91.6%

Graduate+11.1%

School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute25 min

Broadband71.0%

Libraries6

Is Ovid a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ovid receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ovid offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ovid is $62,596, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ovid is $107,800, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ovid experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 56.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Ovid has a population of 436 with a density of 1,090 people per square mile. The median age is 54.1 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

436

Total Population

1,090

People / sq mi

54.1yrs

Median Age

39% above US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%

Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ovid vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	93.4%
	19% above US avg
Spanish	6.6%
	51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ovid vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ovid is $62,596, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Ovid vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,596
	17% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,838
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,219
IRS Avg AGI	$64,931

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.7%
	70% below US avg
Establishments (County)	765
County GDP	$2,064M

Business (County)

Restaurants	83
Healthcare	52
Retail	150
Manufacturing	53

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,548
	116% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	7.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.9 min
Drive Alone	89.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ovid is $107,800, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $209,665.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$107,800
	62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$209,665

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$873
	25% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,215
1 Bedroom	$1,315
2 Bedrooms	$1,579
3 Bedrooms	$1,976
4 Bedrooms	$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	66.8%
Housing Units	270
Median Year Built	1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,548
	116% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.00%

In Ovid, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.2% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ovid vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.9%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	31.6%
Asthma	12.1%
COPD	8.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.2%
	30% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.1%
Physical Inactivity	29.7%
Depression	24.1%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	15.2%
Short Sleep	38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.0%
Uninsured	8.1%
	6% below US avg
Checkup Rate	77.9%
Dental Visits	59.0%
Premature Death	7,640/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.4/10
Exercise Access	62.8%
Healthcare Facilities	52

Ovid has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.6°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	37.0 inches
	3% below US avg
Snowfall	56.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	966 ft (294 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,090/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6756°N, 76.8229°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County FIPS	36099

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.8-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.9%

D 44.1%

Winner: Republican by 11.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.8%
	50% below US avg
High School+	91.6%
Graduate Degree+	11.1%
School Test Score	5.39

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	1,090/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	71.0%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	52
Restaurants	83
Retail Stores	150

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.9 min
Drive Alone	89.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.8%

Ovid, NY

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Ovid a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Ovid vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Ovid vs U.S. Average

Income: Ovid vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Ovid vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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