Piqua, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Piqua is a small city in Ohio with a population of 20,533. Residents earn $63,770 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
20,533 Population 1,560/sq mi density
$63,770 Median Income $30,457 per capita
$124,900 Home Value $174,589 Zillow
$896 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
174 Violent Crime/100K 5,076 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,770 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,900 home value, $896/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K (54% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,770
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,900
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 174/100K
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $896
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.5%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population20,533
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,560/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,770
Per Capita$30,457
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$6,178M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,900
Rent$896
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$174,589

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property5,076/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary892/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation874 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+88.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Is Piqua a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Piqua 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. Piqua offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Piqua is $63,770, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.5% 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.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Piqua is $124,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Piqua is below the national average at 174 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,076 per 100,000, 159% above the national average.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Piqua experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Piqua has a population of 20,533 with a density of 1,560 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 3% Black.

Population

20,533
Total Population
1,560
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
13.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Piqua vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Piqua vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Piqua is $63,770, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Piqua vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,770
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,457
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
IRS Avg AGI$77,274

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.5%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,606
County GDP$6,178M

Business (County)

Restaurants206
Healthcare207
Retail294
Manufacturing191

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,652
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.9 min
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Piqua is $124,900, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $896 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $174,589.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,900
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$174,589
Median List Price$170,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$170,900
$/Sq Ft$110
Homes Sold22
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops32.6%
Inventory46

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$896
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,652
33% above US avg
Effective Rate3.72%
In Piqua, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.2% report depression. 28.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity28.9%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death8,584/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities207
Piqua has a violent crime rate of 174 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,076 per 100,000 (159% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent173.5/100K
54% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape72.3/100K
Robbery67.5/100K
Assault33.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,075.7/100K
159% above US avg
Burglary891.7/100K
Theft4,121.3/100K
Vehicle Theft62.7/100K
Arson14.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Piqua has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation874 ft (266 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density1,560/sq mi
Coordinates40.1459°N, 84.2435°W
County FIPS39109
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.1%
D 27%

Winner: Republican by 45.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+88.5%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,560/sq mi
Total Area13.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities207
Restaurants206
Retail Stores294

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.9 min
Work from Home6.1%

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