Clermont
Ohio

What stands out

What stands out about Clermont County: home internet speed is in the top 7% of American counties (293 Mbps), rainfall is in the top 9% of American counties (54 inches a year), and the median household income is in the top 13% of American counties ($79,573). Within Ohio it ranks 2nd of 88 counties for home internet speed.

Where you are

You live in Clermont County, Ohio. 208,851 people live here with you. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +998).

Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax on income over $26,050 and exempts Social Security. Cities and school districts can add their own income taxes, so the total rate depends on the municipality. Home prices are well below the national average in all three major metros. Ohio has allowed permitless concealed carry since June 2022 and legalized recreational marijuana by ballot in 2023.

Money

The typical household here brings in $79,573 a year, higher than 87% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $57,779. Unemployment runs 3.6%, higher than 56% of American counties. 11% of workers work from home.

Ohio takes 1.8% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,472 a year.

Home

The median home costs $333K, pricier than 76% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,024 a month. Property tax is 1.31% of home value, roughly $2,939 a year on that median home, higher than 78% of American counties. 74% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than 66% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 18 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.7 years, longer than 61% of American counties. There are 482 active physicians in the county, about 23.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 7.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.27 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 82% of American counties. 91% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 29 points. 71% of eligible voters turned out. Under Ohio law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 54°F, highs near 65 and lows near 44, colder than 56% of American counties. About 54 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 67 out of 100, riskier than 67% of American counties; the county has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 293 Mbps down, faster than 93% of American counties. There are 9 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries, 5 museums.