Muskingum County, Ohio
Among the top 18% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
- top 7% for amenities nearby
- top 16% for comfortable days
Muskingum County is a county in Ohio with about 86,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, comfortable days, and cost of living. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitemuskingumcounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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72%39%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.6 in
humid 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 83% of US counties
Home Value$156k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$776better than 60% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.96%better than 42% of US counties
Income Tax4.75%better than 57% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 1.25%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.77%better than 44% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 52% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.2 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.0 inbetter than 53% of US counties
Sunny Days215 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 58% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.9better than 28% of US counties
School Quality51.9better than 45% of US counties
Violent Crime1323/100kbetter than 21% of US counties
Property Crime1693/100kbetter than 20% of US counties
Community
Population86,39379th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.541st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.8%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.2%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.3%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 45% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 52% of US counties
Airport Distance49 mibetter than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby15.39better than 93% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Muskingum County an affordable place to live?
- Muskingum County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 83% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Muskingum County?
- The median home value in Muskingum County is $156k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Muskingum County?
- Median household income in Muskingum County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Muskingum County?
- Median gross rent in Muskingum County is $776 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Muskingum County safe?
- Muskingum County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1323/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 1693/100k.
- What is the weather like in Muskingum County?
- Muskingum County averages 74°F in July and 30°F in January, with 39.2 in of annual precipitation and about 215 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Muskingum County?
- Public-school quality in Muskingum County is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Muskingum County?
- The average one-way commute in Muskingum County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- 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)