West Elkton, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Butler County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
154 Population 266/sq mi density
$64,688 Median Income $23,315 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $345,197 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$64,688 median income, 20.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $1,250/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Elkton, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,688
14% below
$23,315 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $345,197
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.5%
469% above
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How West Elkton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
35%
Rent
107%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
569%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Elkton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Elkton residents earn a median household income of $64,688 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,315. The unemployment rate stands at 20.5% (469% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Elkton is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,197. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 20.0% 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 1938.

Education

4.2% of adults in West Elkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Elkton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$64,688
Per Capita$23,315
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,250
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$345,197
Housing Units65
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,596/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation1,033 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute42 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in West Elkton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.