At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$29,083 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $171,031
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Straughn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Straughn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Straughn 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
Straughn residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,083. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 893 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Straughn is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,031. Median rent is $1,682/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Straughn reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,425/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Straughn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Straughn has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population210
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$29,083
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$1,682
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$171,031
Housing Units182
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Straughn was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.