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Pekin, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Carroll County County

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
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Pekin, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,333
30% below
$27,380 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
69% below
Zillow: $182,662
Violent Crime
27/100K
93% below
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
92% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
8%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pekin residents earn a median household income of $52,333 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,380. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pekin is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,662. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Pekin reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 434/100K.

Education

2.6% of adults in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pekin has 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,333
Per Capita$27,380
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$182,662
Housing Units156
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property434/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,050 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pekin was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.