Ohio
Racine is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,022. Residents earn $42,167 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Racine receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Racine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Racine is $42,167, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 19.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Racine is $126,300, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Racine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,167 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,105 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,241 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 726 |
| County GDP | $1,066M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,365 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 44.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $126,300 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,290 |
| Census Median Rent | $682 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,365 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.9% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,780/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9684°N, 81.9106°W |
| County FIPS | 54035 |
Winner: Republican by 56.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,825/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 44.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |