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Thurston, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County
Thurston, OH
At a Glance
How Thurston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thurston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thurston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thurston residents earn a median household income of $47,679 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,724. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thurston is $144,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,424. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 26.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Thurston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 745/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Thurston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thurston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.