At a Glance
Median Income
$39,167
$17,529 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
Zillow: $174,361
Median Rent
$510/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Scio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scio a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scio residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,529. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scio is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,361. Median rent is $510/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 1950.
Education
9.2% of adults in Scio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scio has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population573
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$17,529
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$510
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$174,361
Housing Units288
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation970 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Scio was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.