Spencerville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Auglaize County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,120 Population 2,186/sq mi density
$49,938 Median Income $22,064 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $202,875 Zillow
$848 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,938 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Spencerville, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,938
34% below
$22,064 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
50% below
Zillow: $202,875
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Spencerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
50%
Rent
73%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
275%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spencerville 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

Spencerville residents earn a median household income of $49,938 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,064. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,119 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spencerville is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,875. Median rent is $848/month, with 30.8% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Spencerville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 609/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Spencerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spencerville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,120
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,186/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,938
Per Capita$22,064
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$3,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$848
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$202,875
Housing Units951
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property609/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,619/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation830 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Spencerville was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.