Monroe
Ohio

What stands out

What stands out about Monroe County: the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000), the average commute is in the top 2% of American counties (33 minutes), and unemployment is in the top 3% of American counties (6.4%). Within Ohio it ranks 1st of 88 counties for the overdose death rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Monroe County, Ohio. 13,401 people live here with you. The population shrank 0.5% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +30).

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 $55,381 a year, lower than 66% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $47,331. Unemployment runs 6.4%, higher than 97% of American counties. 4% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 33 minutes each way.

Ohio takes 1.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $807 a year.

Home

The median home costs $155K, cheaper than 82% of American counties, about 1.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $699 a month. Property tax is 0.87% of home value, roughly $1,071 a year on that median home, higher than 51% of American counties. 80% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.1 per 1,000 residents, higher than 63% of American counties.

A child born here can expect to live 75.9 years, longer than 51% of American counties. There is 1 active physician in the county, about 0.7 per 10,000 people. 8.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.99 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 54% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 45 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 65% 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 52°F, highs near 63 and lows near 41, colder than 65% of American counties. About 42 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 18 out of 100, safer than 82% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 70 Mbps down, slower than 95% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.