Ohio
Pioneer is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,276. Residents earn $47,768 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pioneer receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pioneer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pioneer is $47,768, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Pioneer is $143,000, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pioneer is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 146 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,967 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Pioneer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,768 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,758 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 924 |
| County GDP | $2,187M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $143,000 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $170,164 |
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,265/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Total Violent | 145.7/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 145.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,966.5/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 72.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,893.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6788°N, 84.5501°W |
| County FIPS | 39171 |
Winner: Republican by 48.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 17.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |