At a Glance
Median Income
$63,788
$34,574 per capita
Home Value
$242,700
Zillow: $232,399
Median Rent
$970/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.6% smoking rate
How Ross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ross a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ross residents earn a median household income of $63,788 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,574. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ross is $242,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,399. Median rent is $970/month, with 27.1% 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 1975.
Education
35.5% of adults in Ross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ross has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population2,715
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,788
Per Capita$34,574
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,700
Rent$970
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$232,399
Housing Units1,042
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation555 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Ross was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.