Pekin, OH

Ohio · Carroll County · Canton-Massillon Metro

Pekin is a small town in Ohio with a population of 405. Residents earn $52,333 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

405 Population 810/sq mi density

$52,333 Median Income $27,380 per capita

$88,400 Home Value $182,662 Zillow

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

27 Violent Crime/100K 434 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$52,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$88,400 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

27 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)

Education

1.2 / 5.0

2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $52,333

30% lower than US avg

Home Value $88,400

69% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 27/100K

93% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 2.6%

92% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.4%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population405

Median Age54.2 yrs

Density810/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans6.3%

Economy

Median Income$52,333

Per Capita$27,380

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,823M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$88,400

Ownership86.5%

Zillow$182,662

Housing Units156

Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

Violent27/100K

Property434/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%

Uninsured9.8%

Smoking20.2%

Depression27.5%

Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain41.6 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)

Education

Bachelor's+2.6%

High School+84.9%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.65

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute22 min

Broadband93.9%

EV Stations2

Libraries3

Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pekin receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pekin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pekin is $52,333, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pekin is $88,400, 69% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Pekin is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 434 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Pekin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°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 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pekin has a population of 405 with a density of 810 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 54.2 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.3% female and 43.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 19.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

405

Total Population

810

People / sq mi

54.2yrs

Median Age

39% above US avg

0.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%

Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pekin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pekin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pekin is $52,333, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,380 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $934, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pekin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$52,333
	30% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,380
Avg Weekly Wage	$934
IRS Avg AGI	$65,443
Gini Index	0.438 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	556
County GDP	$1,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants	41
Healthcare	48
Retail	58
Manufacturing	30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,461
	27% above US avg
Cost of Living	92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	5.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.7 min
Drive Alone	52.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pekin is $88,400, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,662, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $873 for a one-bedroom to $1,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. 86.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 156 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1958. The average annual property tax is $4,461 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 25.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$88,400
	69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$182,662

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	86.5%
Owner-Occupied	86.5%
Renter-Occupied	13.5%
Housing Units	156
Median Year Built	1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,461
	27% above US avg
Effective Rate	5.05%

In Pekin, 39.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.5% of residents. 34.0% have high blood pressure. 20.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.7% report binge drinking. 31.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.0% experience frequent mental distress. 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,813. The dentist ratio is 1:2,962. 36.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.0 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.4%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart Disease	6.5%
High Blood Pressure	34.0%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	8.5%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.2%
	44% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.7%
Physical Inactivity	31.1%
Depression	27.5%
Mental Distress	21.0%
Physical Distress	15.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.5%
Uninsured	9.8%
	14% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,813
Dentists	1:2,962
Mental Health	1:1,784
Checkup Rate	76.6%
Dental Visits	57.3%
Premature Death	9,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	36.1%
Healthcare Facilities	48

Pekin has a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 434 per 100,000, 78% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pekin receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	27.1/100K
	93% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	433.8/100K
	78% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Pekin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,050 ft (320 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	810/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7207°N, 81.1246°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Carroll County County
Nearest Airport	Akron-Canton Regional (CAK) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 47.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	19.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.1 / 100
Community Resilience	44.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998	2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania	M4.5	106 km
Jun 10, 2019	1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M4.0	110 km
Jan 26, 2001	8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.9	138 km
Mar 12, 2007	Ohio	M3.7	66 km
Jun 30, 2003	6 km NW of Perry, Ohio	M3.6	120 km
Oct 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	109 km
Aug 28, 2023	7 km SE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	113 km
Jun 20, 2006	9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	125 km
Mar 15, 1992	15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	133 km
Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	91 km
Jan 26, 1991	1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio	M3.4	95 km
Jun 3, 2001	3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.4	135 km
Jun 30, 2004	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.3	118 km
Jul 1, 2013	5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio	M3.2	120 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	138 km
Apr 22, 2025	3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio	M3.1	96 km
Jan 9, 2008	6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	114 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	120 km
Apr 24, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M3.1	101 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	21 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

351 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 898 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 31, 1985	EF5	53 km	18
May 31, 1985	EF4	99 km	16
Jul 12, 1992	EF3	54 km	0
Jul 12, 1992	EF3	93 km	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	56 km	9
May 31, 1985	EF3	80 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	81 km	1
Oct 12, 1978	EF3	19 km	0
Jun 3, 1973	EF3	59 km	0
May 8, 1969	EF3	47 km	1
Sep 29, 1966	EF3	89 km	0
Aug 5, 1956	EF3	60 km	2
Mar 1, 1955	EF3	72 km	1
May 7, 2024	EF2	31 km	0
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	86 km	0
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	85 km	0
Aug 1, 2022	EF2	92 km	0
Oct 21, 2021	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	15 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	60 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	3.2 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.2 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	3.1 in

Pekin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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Pekin is located in Carroll County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 92% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 77% of the vote, a 54.7-point margin. 93.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 48 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 52.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%

D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	2.6%
	92% below US avg
High School+	84.9%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.65

F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	810/sq mi
Total Area	0.5 sq mi
County	Carroll County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.9%
Avg Download Speed	78.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	4.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	940 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	48
Restaurants	41
Retail Stores	58

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.7 min
Drive Alone	52.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.2%

Average costs for common services in Pekin. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit	$325 ($186–$510)
Urgent Care Visit	$186 ($93–$325)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,042 ($742–$4,640)
Dental Cleaning	$121 ($70–$186)
Dental Filling	$232 ($139–$371)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement	$278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$557 ($371–$928)
Battery Replacement	$186 ($93–$325)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair	$371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install	$6,496 ($3,712–$11,136)
Roof Repair	$928 ($371–$1,856)
Roof Replacement	$8,352 ($5,104–$13,920)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,392 ($464–$3,248)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,920 ($4,640–$27,840)
DUI Defense	$4,640 ($1,856–$9,280)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,392 ($742–$2,784)
Will Preparation	$464 ($186–$928)
Trust Preparation	$2,320 ($928–$4,640)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$139 ($70–$232)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46–$121)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.25 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread	$3.53 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.18 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.10 ($3.71–$6.96)
Rice (per lb)	$0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79 ($46–$139)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$186 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,856 ($1,114–$3,248)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$70)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,114 ($557–$2,320)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$928 ($464–$1,856)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$371 ($186–$650)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$928 ($371–$2,320)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,600 ($4,640–$27,840)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$93 ($46–$186)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$186 ($93–$371)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$751
Toddler	$693
Preschool	$615
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$671
Toddler	$660
Preschool	$610

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Carroll County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	921	35	$60,221	1.84
Retail Trade	797	64	$33,738	1.31
Construction	589	76	$64,541	1.84
Accommodation & Food Services	508	49	$17,862	0.92
Transportation & Warehousing	383	25	$72,249	1.48
Other Services	187	41	$29,290	1.02
Mining & Oil/Gas	150	12	$82,881	6.51
Administrative & Waste Services	147	30	$32,726	0.41
Finance & Insurance	80	22	$54,111	0.32
Real Estate	79	12	$70,404	0.84
Arts & Entertainment	61	7	$25,096	0.60
Information & Technology	24	10	$78,207	0.21
Agriculture & Forestry	16	4	$31,135	0.32

Radio Stations near Pekin

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WKSU-FM 89.7 [aac+]	npr, pri	AAC 64 kbps
1390 WNIO	sports	AAC
WKSU-HD3 All Classical AAC 64	classical	AAC 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Pekin

4 campgrounds found near Pekin.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK PICNIC SHELTERS	4.5/5	2	$80
Mill Creek Camping (Berlin Lake)	4.2/5	298	$26–$55
Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area	—	2	$28
MILL CREEK DAY USE	—	1	$55

National Parks Near Pekin

38 national parks and monuments found near Pekin.

Park	Type	Fee
55Th Street Park	State Park	Free
Barkcamp State Park	State Park	Free
Beaver Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Blue Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Cleveland Lakefront State Park - Gordon Park	State Park	Free
Cuyahoga Valley National Park	National Park	Free
East Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
First Ladies National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Fort Laurens State Park	State Park	Free
Grave Creek Mound State Park	State Park	Free
Guilford Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hillman State Park	State Park	Free
Hower Lake State Park	State Park	Free
James A Garfield National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Jefferson Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Milton State Park	State Park	Free
Long Lake State Park	State Park	Free
McConnells Mill State Park	State Park	Free
Mosquito Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mud Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum River Parkway State Park	State Park	Free
Muskingum River State Park	State Park	Free
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park	State Park	Free
North Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Portage Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Punderson State Park	State Park	Free
Pymatuning State Park	State Park	Free
Raccoon Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Rex Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Ryerson Station State Park	State Park	Free
Salt Fork State Park	State Park	Free
State Lands	State Park	Free
State Street Park	State Park	Free
Tomlinson Run State Park	State Park	Free
Turkeyfoot Lake State Park	State Park	Free
West Branch State Park	State Park	Free
West Reservoir State Park	State Park	Free
Wolf Run State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Pekin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CRANDALL ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$81,649,558
ARTS IN STARK	ART MUSEUM	1001 MARKET AVE N	3304524096	$2,729,292
CANTON MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		3304537666	$1,293,683
CARROLL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$504,390
DANIEL MCCOOK HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	15 SOUTH LISBON STREET	3306273345	$504,390
MAGNOLIA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	107 N MAIN STREET	3308669744	$11,031
RIDGEWOOD PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$9,483
ALLIANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3308214256	$7,585
ALLIANCE AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	186 WEST MARKET STREET	3308235353
BLUE WATER MAJESTY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3304524330
DAMASCUS AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HANOVER TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	11036 CANAL ST
HOOVER HISTORICAL CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1875 E MAPLE ST	3304907435
MALVERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MINERAL CITY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OSNABURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3304880110
PIKE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	7134 EAST SPARTA AVENUE S W	3308663288
PLAIN TOWNSHIP HISTORCIAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3304946187
SCIENCE HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	11005 MCCALLUM AVENUE NORTHEAST	3308232528
SEBRING OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	126 N 15TH ST	3309386920
SPONSELLER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
STEAM RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	177 CURY ST	3308688814
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WAYNESBURG AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	117 W LISBON STREET
WINONA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Pekin

Name	Address	Annual Visits
STARK COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY	715 MARKET AVE NORTH	1,472,068
RODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	215 E. BROADWAY	248,872
CARROLL COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY	70 SECOND ST.	215,956
LOUISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	700 LINCOLN AVE.	113,464
MINERVA PUBLIC LIBRARY	677 LYNWOOD DR.	105,716

Farmers Markets in Pekin

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alliance Farmers' Market	Corner of E. Main St. and Mechanic Ave.	06/15/2013 to 10/12/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Carrolton Weekly Farmers Market	SR 43 S.
Gervasi Vineyard Farmers Market	1700 55th Street NE	06/18/2014 to 09/24/2014	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Hartville Market Place	1289 Edison St. NW
Hocking Hills Farmers Market	26820 U.S. Rt. 33
Maize Valley Farmers Market	6193 Edison Street NE				Visit
Minerva Farmers' Market	corner of Line St. & Short St.	06/19/2014 to 10/09/2014	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
MRC Farmers' Market	1500 Superior Ave. NE				Visit
Plain Township Farmers' Market	1714 Schneider Street NE	05/06/2020 to 09/30/2020	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
StarkFresh Corridor Farmer's Market	1800 block of Mahoning Rd. NE	07/07/2016 to 10/06/2016	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Pekin

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Canton Brewing Company	Brewery and Bar Downtown Canton, Restaurant, Restaurants, Banquet Halls & Reception Facilities	120 3rd St N W	13304090343, 3304090343	Visit
Kirby's Pub	Restaurant, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Brewers, Taverns	105 Nassau St E	3304882400
Westwood Beverage	Food Stores, Shopping & Stores, Louisville, OH, Louisville, Louisville Beer Stores, Breweries, Wine	800 W Main St	3308751500
Wheel Cafe	bar & grill restaurants, Bars, Bars & Clubs, Restaurant, Bars & Pubs, cafes, breweries & brew pubs,	227 3rd St N E	3304540668	Visit

Cell Towers in Pekin

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
8229 Old Canal Lane	TOWER	94
8229 Old Canal Lane	TOWER	94
30546 Speidel Rd. (95639)	GTOWER	93
(Dellroy site) 136 GLENDALE ROAD	LTOWER	91
(Limaville site) 13226 MCCALLUM AVE	GTOWER	91
(Limaville site) 13226 MCCALLUM AVE	GTOWER	91
(Augusta site) 8307 Kensington Road NE	TOWER	91
(Dellroy site) 136 GLENDALE ROAD	LTOWER	91
(Carrollton) 1139 MARE RD	TOWER	91
9951 BEECH ST NE	TOWER	91
Maple Ridge Cell Site - 21936 HARRISBURG WESTERVILLE RD	TOWER	81
1080 BROADWAY AVE	TOWER	78
14728 Summitville Road (95649)	LTOWER	76
12649 Seacrist Road (17127)	MTOWER	61
1085 1/2 S. Johnson Rd. (63194)	MTOWER	60
1500 MAHONING AVENUE	TOWER	59
1500 MAHONING AVENUE	TOWER	59
690 Valley Road (95635)	GTOWER	51

Bridges in Pekin

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	199	7,996	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2002	72	6,951	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2020	73	806	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1957	26	611	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	45	432	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1964	33	212	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1978	52	209	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2017	84	200	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2016	57	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	24	96	G
Frame	Concrete	1986	27	96	F

Amtrak Stations in Pekin

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Alliance, OH	820 East Main Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Pekin

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
REPUBLIC STEEL CANTON FACILITY	2633 EIGHTH STREET N.E.	STARK

Airports Near Pekin

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport	CLE	Large Airport
Akron Canton Regional Airport	CAK	Medium Airport
Akron Fulton International Airport	AKC	Medium Airport
Beaver County Airport	BFP	Medium Airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport	HLG	Medium Airport
Youngstown Warren Regional Airport	YNG	Medium Airport
Aero Flight Center Airport	—	Small Airport
Alderman Airport	—	Small Airport
Allen Airport	—	Small Airport
Alliance Airport	—	Small Airport
Andrew J Ciechomski Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Barnesville Bradfield Airport	—	Small Airport
Beach City Airport	—	Small Airport
Bieber Field	—	Small Airport
Braceville Airport	—	Small Airport
Bristol Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Brocker Field	—	Small Airport
Brothers Aviation Airport	—	Small Airport
Bucks Airport	—	Small Airport
Bulick Field	—	Small Airport
Cambridge Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Canal Fulton Airport	—	Small Airport
Carcioppolo Field	—	Small Airport
Carroll County-Tolson Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle C Airport	—	Small Airport
Clover Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Columbiana County Airport	—	Small Airport
Crosswind Meadows Airport	—	Small Airport
Dunn Field	—	Small Airport
Eddie Dew Memorial Airpark	—	Small Airport
Far View Airport	—	Small Airport
Fino Airport	—	Small Airport
Flemming Field	—	Small Airport
Fox Airport	—	Small Airport
Furey Airport	—	Small Airport
Gates Airport	—	Small Airport
Geauga County Airport	—	Small Airport
Gnadenhutten Airport	—	Small Airport
Gray Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Griffin-Sloas Airport	—	Small Airport
Hammond Airport	—	Small Airport
Hanny Beaver Airpark Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrison County Airport	—	Small Airport
Harry Clever Field	PHD	Small Airport
Herron Airport	—	Small Airport
Hibbetts Airport	—	Small Airport
Hilltop Airport	—	Small Airport
Hilty Field	—	Small Airport
Hosmer Airfield	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Pekin

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Carroll County Sheriff's Office	43 2nd St SE
Carroll County Sheriff's Office	43 2nd St SE
Detective's Building

Grocery Stores in Pekin

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Discount Drug Mart 50	Other	1145 Alliance Rd NW
Dollar Tree 8602	Other	1051 Alliance Rd NW

Treatment Centers in Pekin

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aultman Alliance Community Hospital - Senior Care Unit	Mental Health	330-596-6000
Child and Adolesent Behavioral Health - Shipley	Both	330-454-7917
CommQuest Services Inc - Deliverance House	Substance Abuse	330-454-6800
CommQuest Services Inc - Market Avenue Outpatient	Substance Abuse	330-453-8252
Phoenix Rising Behavioral - Healthcare and Recovery Inc	Both	330-493-4553 x124
Phoenix Rising Behavioral - Healthcare and Recovery Inc	Both	330-493-4553
Southeast Healthcare	Both	330-627-3954
Stark County TASC Inc	Substance Abuse	330-479-1912

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pekin

What is the population of Pekin?

Pekin has a population of 405 residents and is located in Ohio. The population density is 810 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.3% female and 43.7% male.

Is Pekin expensive to live in?

Pekin is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $52,333, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,400 (69% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Pekin safe?

Pekin is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 434 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Pekin receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Pekin?

Pekin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches, with 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Pekin?

The job market in Pekin is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $934. There are 556 business establishments in the area, including 41 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 7.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pekin?

The median home value in Pekin is $88,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,662. The homeownership rate is 86.5%. The average annual property tax is $4,461.

How are the schools in Pekin?

Schools in Pekin score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 2.6% of adults in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Pekin?

The obesity rate in Pekin is 39.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.2% of adults are smokers. 31.1% are physically inactive. 27.5% of residents report depression. 9.8% lack health insurance. 36.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,813.

What is transportation like in Pekin?

The average commute in Pekin is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 52.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pekin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pekin is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 19.7% of residents have a disability. 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Minerva, OH 3,274 pop · 1.4 mi Malvern, OH 1,687 pop · 3.6 mi Lake Mohawk, OH 1,372 pop · 5.4 mi Waynesburg, OH 1,027 pop · 8.0 mi East Canton, OH 1,447 pop · 9.6 mi Carrollton, OH 3,073 pop · 10.0 mi Magnolia, OH 1,069 pop · 10.0 mi Louisville, OH 9,560 pop · 10.9 mi North Industry, OH 1,653 pop · 13.0 mi Alliance, OH 21,574 pop · 13.2 mi Canton, OH 70,105 pop · 14.0 mi Guilford Lake, OH 1,109 pop · 14.1 mi Sebring, OH 4,160 pop · 14.7 mi Middlebranch, OH 2,370 pop · 16.3 mi

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