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Yankee Lake, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Yankee Lake is a small town in Ohio with a population of 85. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
85 Population 152/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $57,698 per capita
$181,300 Home Value
$730 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $730/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,875
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,300
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.1%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $730
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population85
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans80.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$57,698
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$9,687M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$730
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units64
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking15.2%
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation983 ft (300 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute29 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries14

Is Yankee Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yankee Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Yankee Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yankee Lake is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yankee Lake is $181,300, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 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

31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Yankee Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 67.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Yankee Lake has a population of 85 with a density of 152 people per square mile. The median age is 66.2 years, 70% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 2.4% Black.

Population

85
Total Population
152
People / sq mi
66.2yrs
Median Age
70% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.9%
Female 34.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Yankee Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yankee Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yankee Lake is $46,875, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Yankee Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,875
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$57,698
Avg Weekly Wage$996
IRS Avg AGI$57,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,454
County GDP$9,687M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare493
Retail625
Manufacturing196

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,734
35% above US avg
Cost of Living92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Yankee Lake is $181,300, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $730 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,300
36% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$730
37% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Housing Units64
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,734
35% above US avg
Effective Rate2.61%
In Yankee Lake, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 27.6% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yankee Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.4%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,212
Dentists1:2,047
Mental Health1:424
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits65.3%
Premature Death11,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities493
Yankee Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall67.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation983 ft (300 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates41.2682°N, 80.5679°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39155
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.8-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58%
D 41.2%

Winner: Republican by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.1%
8% below US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+10.8%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density152/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities493
Restaurants403
Retail Stores625

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.3%

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