At a Glance
Median Income
$82,946
$34,256 per capita
Home Value
$330,600
Zillow: $559,614
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
5,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
234 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scio residents earn a median household income of $82,946 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,695 business establishments, including 832 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scio is $330,600 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,614. Median rent is $1,307/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Scio reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,283/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Scio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scio has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,075
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,443/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,946
Per Capita$34,256
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$23,937M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
A
Home Value$330,600
Rent$1,307
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$559,614
Housing Units346
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property5,283/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain52.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation313 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Scio was founded in 1866.
The median home in Scio was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 832 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.