Stratton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hancock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
249 Population 461/sq mi density
$36,607 Median Income $34,818 per capita
$39,700 Home Value $130,628 Zillow
$727 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,607 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,700 home value, $727/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stratton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,607
51% below
$34,818 per capita
Home Value
$39,700
86% below
Zillow: $130,628
Median Rent
$727/mo
37% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
33.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Stratton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
14%
Rent
63%
Poverty
273%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stratton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stratton residents earn a median household income of $36,607 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,818. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stratton is $39,700 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,628. Median rent is $727/month, with 12.5% 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 1957.

Education

11.9% of adults in Stratton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stratton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population249
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,607
Per Capita$34,818
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty33.9%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,700
Rent$727
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$130,628
Housing Units150
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,479/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation695 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Stratton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.