Owensville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Owensville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 768. Residents earn $33,636 per year, which is 55% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
768 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$33,636 Median Income $23,801 per capita
$144,300 Home Value $213,767 Zillow
N/A Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,636 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$144,300 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $33,636
55% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,300
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 36.1%
191% higher than US avg

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

People

Population768
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,636
Per Capita$23,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.1%
County GDP$10,607M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$144,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$213,767
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation865 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+70.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.4%
Libraries10

Is Owensville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Owensville receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Owensville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Owensville is $33,636, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 36.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Owensville is $144,300, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Owensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Owensville has a population of 768 with a density of 1,239 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

768
Total Population
1,239
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.4%
Female 64.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Owensville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Owensville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Owensville is $33,636, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 36.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Owensville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,636
55% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,801
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
IRS Avg AGI$82,154

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate36.1%
191% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,080
County GDP$10,607M

Business (County)

Restaurants354
Healthcare344
Retail529
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,129
75% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Owensville is $144,300, 49% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $213,767.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,300
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$213,767

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$78
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied39.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,129
75% above US avg
Effective Rate4.25%
In Owensville, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.9% report depression. 29.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity29.2%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Checkup Rate76.3%
Premature Death8,757/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access83.5%
Healthcare Facilities344

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Owensville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation865 ft (264 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Coordinates39.1208°N, 84.1361°W
County FIPS39025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.8-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.7%

Winner: Republican by 35.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+70.4%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities344
Restaurants354
Retail Stores529

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.7%

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