Sinking Spring, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Highland County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
426 Population 906/sq mi density
$105,368 Median Income $23,144 per capita
$129,400 Home Value $188,396 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$105,368 median income, 15.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sinking Spring, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,368
40% above
$23,144 per capita
Home Value
$129,400
54% below
Zillow: $188,396
Bachelor's Degree+
0.4%
99% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
336% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Sinking Spring Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
46%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
1%
Unemployment
436%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sinking Spring a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sinking Spring residents earn a median household income of $105,368 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,144. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 853 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sinking Spring is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,396. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

0.4% of adults in Sinking Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sinking Spring has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population426
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$105,368
Per Capita$23,144
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,887M
Avg Weekly Wage$862

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$188,396
Housing Units97
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation878 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sinking Spring was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.