At a Glance
Median Income
$61,815
$38,419 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
Zillow: $112,181
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
24.6% smoking rate
How Reader Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reader's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reader a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reader residents earn a median household income of $61,815 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,419. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 453 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reader is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,181. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.0% of adults in Reader hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reader has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,815
Per Capita$38,419
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,371M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$112,181
Housing Units133
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,541/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Reader was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.