Wintersville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Wintersville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 3,835. Residents earn $74,648 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,835 Population 1,225/sq mi density
$74,648 Median Income $39,096 per capita
$134,200 Home Value $161,973 Zillow
$849 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,731 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,648 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,648
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,200
52% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 52/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.5%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $849
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,835
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,648
Per Capita$39,096
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$4,365M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$849
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$161,973

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property1,731/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary446/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,156 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Libraries8

Is Wintersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wintersville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Wintersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wintersville is $74,648, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wintersville is $134,200, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Wintersville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,731 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wintersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Wintersville has a population of 3,835 with a density of 1,225 people per square mile. The median age is 47.9 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

3,835
Total Population
1,225
People / sq mi
47.9yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Wintersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wintersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wintersville is $74,648, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Wintersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,648
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,096
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$62,418

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,413
County GDP$4,365M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare155
Retail190
Manufacturing32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,537
1% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.7 min
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Wintersville is $134,200, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $849 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $161,973.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,200
52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$161,973
Median List Price$299,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,000
$/Sq Ft$82
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.5%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$849
27% 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-Occupied62.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,537
1% above US avg
Effective Rate2.64%
In Wintersville, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.9% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure33.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death13,984/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities155
Wintersville has a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,731 per 100,000 (12% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent52.5/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery26.2/100K
Assault26.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,731.4/100K
12% below US avg
Burglary446.0/100K
Theft1,259.2/100K
Vehicle Theft26.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Wintersville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,156 ft (352 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density1,225/sq mi
Coordinates40.3780°N, 80.7099°W
County FIPS39081
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 43.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.90
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,225/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities155
Restaurants118
Retail Stores190

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.7 min
Work from Home22.1%

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