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Steubenville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Jefferson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
18,144 Population 1,721/sq mi density
$47,057 Median Income $28,349 per capita
$128,000 Home Value $124,373 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 4,519 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,057 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,000 home value, $773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Steubenville, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,057
37% below
$28,349 per capita
Home Value
$128,000
55% below
Zillow: $124,373
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
4,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Steubenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
45%
Rent
66%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steubenville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Steubenville residents earn a median household income of $47,057 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,349. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,413 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steubenville is $128,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,373. Median rent is $773/month, with 29.3% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Steubenville reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,519/100K. The murder rate is 16.9/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Steubenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steubenville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population18,144
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,721/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,057
Per Capita$28,349
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$4,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,000
Rent$773
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$124,373
Housing Units8,856
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property4,519/100K
Murder16.9/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary310/100K

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,177 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Steubenville was founded in 1795.
The median home in Steubenville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.