At a Glance
Median Income
$25,385
$26,344 per capita
Home Value
$58,600
Zillow: $192,585
Median Rent
$305/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
61.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Sharpsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharpsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharpsburg 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
Sharpsburg residents earn a median household income of $25,385 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,344. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 292 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharpsburg is $58,600 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,585. Median rent is $305/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
3.8% of adults in Sharpsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharpsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population418
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,090/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$25,385
Per Capita$26,344
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$261M
Avg Weekly Wage$914
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,600
Rent$305
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$192,585
Housing Units189
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,026 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+61.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sharpsburg was founded in 1825.
The median home in Sharpsburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.