Palestine, OH

Ohio

Palestine is a small town in Ohio with a population of 177. Residents earn $63,542 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
177 Population 1,180/sq mi density
$63,542 Median Income $27,914 per capita
$62,500 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,542 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,500 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,542
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $62,500
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.8%
98% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 16.3%
353% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

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

People

Population177
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,180/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,542
Per Capita$27,914
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,389M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units100
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking21.7%
Depression29.1%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.8%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries4

Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palestine receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Palestine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palestine is $63,542, 15% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Palestine is $62,500, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Palestine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Palestine has a population of 177 with a density of 1,180 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

177
Total Population
1,180
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.5%
Female 60.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Palestine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Palestine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palestine is $63,542, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Palestine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,542
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,914
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$64,246

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.3%
353% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,354
County GDP$3,389M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare85
Retail170
Manufacturing64

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,704
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home1.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Palestine is $62,500, 78% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,500
78% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.7%
Housing Units100
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,704
6% above US avg
Effective Rate5.93%
In Palestine, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 21.7% are current smokers. 29.1% report depression. 30.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma11.6%
COPD9.6%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.7%
55% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity30.8%
Depression29.1%
Mental Distress21.4%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits54.9%
Premature Death9,154/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access57.4%
Healthcare Facilities85
Palestine has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,111 ft (339 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,180/sq mi
Coordinates40.0502°N, 84.7443°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39037
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 65.4-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.4%
D 17%

Winner: Republican by 65.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.8%
98% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
School Test Score5.90
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,180/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities85
Restaurants83
Retail Stores170

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone81.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Work from Home1.1%

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