Portsmouth, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Scioto County County
Portsmouth, OH
At a Glance
How Portsmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portsmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portsmouth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portsmouth residents earn a median household income of $35,319 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,758. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,502 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portsmouth is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,999. Median rent is $758/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Portsmouth reports 715 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,892/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Portsmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portsmouth has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.