Muskingum
Ohio

What stands out

What stands out about Muskingum County: the overdose death rate is in the top 11% of American counties (34 per 100,000) and winter sunshine is in the bottom 11% of American counties (-1.1 on the USDA scale). Within Ohio it ranks 18th of 88 counties for the overdose death rate.

Where you are

You live in Muskingum County, Ohio. 86,393 people live here with you. The population held steady at 0.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +245).

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 $56,810 a year, lower than 62% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $52,271. Unemployment runs 4.3%, higher than 78% of American counties. 4% of workers work from home.

Ohio takes 1.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $846 a year.

Home

The median home costs $212K, cheaper than 58% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $764 a month. Property tax is 0.95% of home value, roughly $1,491 a year on that median home, higher than 57% of American counties. 69% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.3 per 1,000 residents, higher than 73% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 34 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 74.2 years, shorter than 68% of American counties. There are 144 active physicians in the county, about 16.7 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 8.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.12 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 59% of American counties. 90% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 35 points. 61% 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 42, colder than 64% of American counties. About 39 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 45 out of 100, safer than 55% of American counties; the county has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 243 Mbps down, faster than 71% of American counties. There are 7 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery, 3 museums.