Pike County, Ohio
Among the top 24% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
- top 2% for cost of living
- top 19% for park & nature access
- bottom 18% for walkability
Pike County is a county in Ohio with about 27,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, park & nature access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on broadband access and walkability.
Official websitepikecountyohcommissioners.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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68%37%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in3.0 in
humid 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 98% of US counties
Home Value$131k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$817better than 50% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.90%better than 46% of US counties
Income Tax3.50%better than 76% of US counties
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.21%better than 75% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 42% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.6 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.0 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days210 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 80% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.1better than 56% of US counties
School Quality64.3better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime860/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime935/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Community
Population27,15151st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1010th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.5%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.8%3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 21% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 18% of US counties
Airport Distance65 mibetter than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.2%better than 21% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.10better than 38% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pike County an affordable place to live?
- Pike County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 98% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pike County?
- The median home value in Pike County is $131k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pike County?
- Median household income in Pike County is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pike County?
- Median gross rent in Pike County is $817 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pike County safe?
- Pike County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 860/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 935/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pike County?
- Pike County averages 74°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.6 in of annual precipitation and about 210 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pike County?
- Public-school quality in Pike County is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pike County?
- The average one-way commute in Pike County is 29 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)