Ohio
Sinking Spring is a small town in Ohio with a population of 426. Residents earn $105,368 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sinking Spring receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Sinking Spring offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sinking Spring is $105,368, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Sinking Spring among higher-income communities. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sinking Spring is $129,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Sinking Spring experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,368 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,144 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $862 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,410 |
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 853 |
| County GDP | $1,887M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $129,400 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 878 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0747°N, 83.3871°W |
| County FIPS | 39071 |
Winner: Republican by 63.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.4% |
| 99% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |