Waynesburg, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Carroll County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,027 Population 2,096/sq mi density
$45,938 Median Income $23,430 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $183,016 Zillow
$866 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,938 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $866/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Waynesburg, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,938
39% below
$23,430 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
57% below
Zillow: $183,016
Median Rent
$866/mo
26% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Waynesburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
43%
Rent
74%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waynesburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waynesburg residents earn a median household income of $45,938 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,430. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waynesburg is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,016. Median rent is $866/month, with 26.5% 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 1940.

Education

5.9% of adults in Waynesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waynesburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,027
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,096/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,938
Per Capita$23,430
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$1,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$866
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$183,016
Housing Units455
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation991 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Waynesburg was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.