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Put-in-Bay, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Put-in-Bay is a small town in Ohio with a population of 107. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
107 Population 243/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $37,160 per capita
$350,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$350,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $350,000
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.2%
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

How Put-in-Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population107
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans85.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$37,160
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$5,356M
Commute17 min

Housing

B
Home Value$350,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units246
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking16.6%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation582 ft (177 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries6

Is Put-in-Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Put-in-Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Put-in-Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Put-in-Bay is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Put-in-Bay is $350,000, 24% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Put-in-Bay is a highly educated community — 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Put-in-Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Put-in-Bay has a population of 107 with a density of 243 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%).

Population

107
Total Population
243
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.2%
Female 59.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Put-in-Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Put-in-Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Put-in-Bay is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Put-in-Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,160
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$66,569

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,074
County GDP$5,356M

Business (County)

Restaurants278
Healthcare223
Retail296
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,868
68% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Put-in-Bay is $350,000, 24% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$350,000
24% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden14.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.4%
Housing Units246
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,868
68% above US avg
Effective Rate1.68%
In Put-in-Bay, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 27.3% report depression. 27.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Put-in-Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure35.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.5%
Cancer7.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity27.3%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits69.3%
Premature Death10,181/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access88.4%
Healthcare Facilities223
Put-in-Bay has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.0 inches
10% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates41.6533°N, 82.8175°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39043
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.1-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.6%
D 42.5%

Winner: Republican by 14.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+53.2%
58% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+22.4%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density243/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities223
Restaurants278
Retail Stores296

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone82.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.6%

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