Stony Prairie, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Sandusky County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,843 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$46,379 Median Income $21,087 per capita
$114,500 Home Value $176,282 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,379 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $960/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stony Prairie, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,379
38% below
$21,087 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
59% below
Zillow: $176,282
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
45% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Stony Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
83%
Poverty
299%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stony Prairie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stony Prairie residents earn a median household income of $46,379 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,087. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,468 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stony Prairie is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,282. Median rent is $960/month, with 23.8% 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 1954.

Education

12.4% of adults in Stony Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stony Prairie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,843
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,379
Per Capita$21,087
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty37.1%
County GDP$4,099M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$960
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$176,282
Housing Units624
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,229/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation648 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Stony Prairie was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.