Miami
Ohio

What stands out

If you had to describe Miami County in numbers, start here: the school test score is in the top 15% of American counties (3.31 where 3.0 is grade level). Within Ohio it ranks 15th of 88 counties for the school test score.

Where you are

You live in Miami County, Ohio. 108,818 people live here with you. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +651).

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 $71,440 a year, higher than 77% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $55,221. Unemployment runs 3.6%, higher than 56% of American counties. 7% of workers work from home.

Ohio takes 1.7% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,248 a year.

Home

The median home costs $271K, pricier than 62% of American counties, about 2.1 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $873 a month. Property tax is 1.03% of home value, roughly $1,968 a year on that median home, higher than 62% of American counties. 73% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, lower than 71% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 15 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 76.4 years, longer than 57% of American counties. There are 130 active physicians in the county, about 11.9 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.5 of 5 stars. 7.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.31 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 85% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 37 points. 72% 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 53°F, highs near 63 and lows near 43, colder than 62% of American counties. About 40 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 55 out of 100, riskier than 55% of American counties; the county has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 261 Mbps down, faster than 79% of American counties. There are 10 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.