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Rawson, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
679 Population 1,787/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $19,918 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $213,674 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 850 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $1,081/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rawson, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,313
33% below
$19,918 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
59% below
Zillow: $213,674
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
7% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
850/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Rawson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
41%
Rent
93%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rawson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rawson residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,918. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rawson is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,674. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 24.2% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Rawson reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K.

Education

3.6% of adults in Rawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rawson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population679
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$19,918
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,500
Rent$1,081
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$213,674
Housing Units241
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property850/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation817 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Rawson was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.