Ohio
Stony Prairie is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,843. Residents earn $46,379 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stony Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stony Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stony Prairie is $46,379, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. The poverty rate of 37.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stony Prairie is $114,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 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.
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Stony Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 86.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,379 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,087 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,958 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.1% |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,468 |
| County GDP | $4,099M |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Healthcare | 162 |
| Retail | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.03% |
| Commute Time | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $114,500 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.03% |
| Obesity | 46.5% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.8% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.7% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,229/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 648 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3487°N, 83.1443°W |
| County FIPS | 39143 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Retail Stores | 183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |