Wilkshire Hills, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Wilkshire Hills is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,048. Residents earn $66,219 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,048 Population 660/sq mi density
$66,219 Median Income $37,737 per capita
$259,000 Home Value
$797 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,219 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$259,000 home value, $797/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,219
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $259,000
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.3%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $797
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,048
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,219
Per Capita$37,737
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$23,156M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$259,000
Rent$797
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation984 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+97.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Libraries26

Is Wilkshire Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wilkshire Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wilkshire Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wilkshire Hills is $66,219, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.6% 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 Wilkshire Hills is $259,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wilkshire Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Wilkshire Hills has a population of 3,048 with a density of 660 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 2% Black.

Population

3,048
Total Population
660
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wilkshire Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wilkshire Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wilkshire Hills is $66,219, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Wilkshire Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,219
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,737
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$69,908

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,494
County GDP$23,156M

Business (County)

Restaurants795
Healthcare1,021
Retail1,180
Manufacturing464

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Wilkshire Hills is $259,000, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $797 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$259,000
8% below US avg
Median List Price$257,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$257,400
$/Sq Ft$170
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$797
31% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,911
69% above US avg
Effective Rate2.28%
In Wilkshire Hills, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wilkshire Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.7%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death9,698/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access73.9%
Healthcare Facilities1,021

Crime Rates: Wilkshire Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Wilkshire Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density660/sq mi
Coordinates40.6396°N, 81.4322°W
County FIPS39151
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.6%

Winner: Republican by 21.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.3%
1% below US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density660/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries26
Healthcare Facilities1,021
Restaurants795
Retail Stores1,180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Work from Home11.2%

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