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Rutland, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Meigs County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
863 Population 992/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $20,049 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $113,532 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 160 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rutland, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,375
8% below
$20,049 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $113,532
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
58% below
160/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Rutland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
30%
Rent
64%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
231%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rutland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rutland residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,049. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 360 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rutland is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,532. Median rent is $742/month, with 27.5% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Rutland reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 160/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Rutland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rutland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population863
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$20,049
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$507M
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$742
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$113,532
Housing Units301
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent160/100K
Property160/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,804/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation590 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rutland was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.