Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Rossford is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,315. Residents earn $68,381 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rossford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Rossford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rossford is $68,381, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rossford is $173,500, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rossford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 31 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,529 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rossford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,381 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,536 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,197 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,008 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $33,400M |
| Restaurants | 1,092 |
| Healthcare | 1,399 |
| Retail | 1,333 |
| Manufacturing | 402 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,858 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.95% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $173,500 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $187,428 |
| Median List Price | $189,000 |
| Median List Price | $189,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,858 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.95% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,817/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,399 |
| Total Violent | 30.6/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 15.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 15.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,529.3/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 244.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,254.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 30.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.0 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5776°N, 83.5722°W |
| County FIPS | 39095 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,399 |
| Restaurants | 1,092 |
| Retail Stores | 1,333 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |