At a Glance
Median Income
$56,406
$28,845 per capita
Home Value
$127,600
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Port Clinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Clinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Clinton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Clinton residents earn a median household income of $56,406 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,845. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Clinton is $127,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,221/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.0% of adults in Port Clinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Clinton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$28,845
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,600
Rent$1,221
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units145
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation535 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Clinton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.