Allen County, Ohio
Among the top 12% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 9% for comfortable days
- top 14% for commute time
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Allen County is a county in Ohio with about 102,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on sunny days and violent crime.
Official websiteco.allen.oh.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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66%33%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.1 in2.5 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US counties
Home Value$147k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$844better than 44% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.15%better than 29% of US counties
Income Tax4.41%better than 65% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 0.91%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.67%better than 46% of US counties
Unemployment6.1%better than 26% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.7 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.1 inbetter than 42% of US counties
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 12% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 63% of US counties
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 91% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.3better than 26% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality54.7better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime2452/100kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Crime2109/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population102,08781st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3257th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4052nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.7%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.5%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 86% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 69% of US counties
Airport Distance85 mibetter than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 74% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.00better than 67% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 34% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Allen County an affordable place to live?
- Allen County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Allen County?
- The median home value in Allen County is $147k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Allen County?
- Median household income in Allen County is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Allen County?
- Median gross rent in Allen County is $844 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Allen County safe?
- Allen County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2452/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2109/100k.
- What is the weather like in Allen County?
- Allen County averages 74°F in July and 27°F in January, with 39.7 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Allen County?
- Public-school quality in Allen County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Allen County?
- The average one-way commute in Allen County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)