Tontogany, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Tontogany is a small town in Ohio with a population of 334. Residents earn $59,417 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
334 Population 1,077/sq mi density
$59,417 Median Income $39,567 per capita
$163,200 Home Value
$953 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,200 home value, $953/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,417
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $163,200
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $953
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Tontogany Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population334
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,417
Per Capita$39,567
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$10,692M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$953
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units165
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking12.7%
Depression28.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation667 ft (203 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.2%
Libraries12

Is Tontogany a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tontogany receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Tontogany offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tontogany is $59,417, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tontogany is $163,200, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Tontogany experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Tontogany has a population of 334 with a density of 1,077 people per square mile. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

334
Total Population
1,077
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tontogany vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tontogany vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tontogany is $59,417, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Tontogany vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,417
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,567
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
IRS Avg AGI$81,132

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,473
County GDP$10,692M

Business (County)

Restaurants337
Healthcare293
Retail345
Manufacturing171

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Tontogany is $163,200, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $953 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,200
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$953
18% below US avg
Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.6%
Housing Units165
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,555
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.02%
In Tontogany, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.7% are current smokers. 28.7% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tontogany vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.7%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.6%
Dental Visits68.1%
Premature Death6,563/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities293
Tontogany 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 is 35.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall21.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,077/sq mi
Coordinates41.4210°N, 83.7410°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39173
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.2-point margin. 93.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.4%

Winner: Republican by 10.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,077/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.2%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities293
Restaurants337
Retail Stores345

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Drive Alone87.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.7%

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