St. Paris, OH

Ohio

St. Paris is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,237. Residents earn $56,741 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,237 Population 1,381/sq mi density
$56,741 Median Income $28,028 per capita
$143,000 Home Value
$744 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,741 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,000 home value, $744/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,741
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,000
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $744
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.6%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How St. Paris Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,237
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,381/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,741
Per Capita$28,028
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,680M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$744
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation1,219 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+90.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Libraries5

Is St. Paris a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Paris receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Paris offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Paris is $56,741, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Paris is $143,000, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Paris experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Paris has a population of 2,237 with a density of 1,381 people per square mile. The median age is 34.1 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%).

Population

2,237
Total Population
1,381
People / sq mi
34.1yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Paris vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.8%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.2%
99% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Paris vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Paris is $56,741, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: St. Paris vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,741
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,028
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
IRS Avg AGI$65,047

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)747
County GDP$1,680M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare47
Retail73
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Paris is $143,000, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $744 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,000
49% below US avg
Median List Price$205,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$205,000
$/Sq Ft$79
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.2%
Price Drops60.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$744
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Rate2.87%
In St. Paris, 42.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Paris vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.6%
33% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death8,612/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access51.7%
Healthcare Facilities47

Crime Rates: St. Paris vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

St. Paris has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,219 ft (372 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,381/sq mi
Coordinates40.1269°N, 83.9644°W
County FIPS39021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.9%
D 24.2%

Winner: Republican by 50.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+90.8%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,381/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities47
Restaurants54
Retail Stores73

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Work from Home4.3%

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