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Noble County, Ohio

Among the top 3% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
  • top 3% for violent crime
  • top 3% for property crime
  • bottom 18% for broadband access

Noble County is a county in Ohio with about 14,000 residents. It grades A+ for safety & wellbeing and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and cost of living. It rates lower on park & nature access and broadband access.

Official websitenoblecountyohio.gov (opens in new tab)

Climate

Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy

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72%41%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in3.2 in
humid 93%dry

Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$52k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$138k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$716better than 76% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 66% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.83%better than 52% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.10%better than 76% of US counties
Unemployment4.5%better than 54% of US counties

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)31°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.6 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall16.2 inbetter than 44% of US counties
Sunny Days217 daysbetter than 30% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 56% of US counties
Comfortable Days84 daysbetter than 63% of US counties

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk13.5better than 84% of US counties
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 70% of US counties
School Quality85.8better than 86% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties

Community

Population14,21632nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.996th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1217th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.4598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6383rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.3%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.2%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time25 minbetter than 47% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 49% of US counties
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 63% of US counties

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access76.2%better than 18% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.33better than 74% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US counties

Frequently asked questions

Is Noble County an affordable place to live?
Noble County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Noble County?
The median home value in Noble County is $138k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Noble County?
Median household income in Noble County is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Noble County?
Median gross rent in Noble County is $716 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Noble County safe?
Noble County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
What is the weather like in Noble County?
Noble County averages 75°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.6 in of annual precipitation and about 217 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Noble County?
Public-school quality in Noble County is above average, scoring better than 86% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Noble County?
The average one-way commute in Noble County is 25 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)