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Miami County, Ohio

Among the top 11% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
  • top 15% for broadband access
  • top 18% for cost of living
  • bottom 10% for sunny days

Miami County is a county in Ohio with about 109,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, cost of living, and unemployment. It rates lower on violent crime and sunny days.

Official websiteco.miami.oh.us (opens in new tab)

Climate

Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow

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Precipitation 4.0 in2.9 in
humid 99%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$71k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$191k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$906better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.03%better than 37% of US counties
Income Tax4.33%better than 69% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 0.83%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.47%better than 50% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 76% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)29°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.9 in47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.7 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days189 daysbetter than 10% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 59% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk61.4better than 38% of US counties
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 49% of US counties
School Quality53.0better than 47% of US counties
Violent Crime1145/100kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Crime1240/100kbetter than 35% of US counties

Community

Population108,81882nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1528th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9944th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.1%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.9%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time21 minbetter than 71% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 70% of US counties
Airport Distance71 mibetter than 67% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access89.2%better than 85% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.33better than 69% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 66% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami County an affordable place to live?
Miami County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Miami County?
The median home value in Miami County is $191k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Miami County?
Median household income in Miami County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Miami County?
Median gross rent in Miami County is $906 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Miami County safe?
Miami County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1145/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1240/100k.
What is the weather like in Miami County?
Miami County averages 75°F in July and 29°F in January, with 41.9 in of annual precipitation and about 189 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Miami County?
Public-school quality in Miami County is about average, scoring better than 47% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Miami County?
The average one-way commute in Miami County is 21 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)