Erie County , Ohio

Population: 74,938 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $68,431 Home $183,900 Rent $882/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 74,938 residents, Erie County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Ohio and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Erie County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$68,431
Median Income
household
$183,900
Home Value
median
$882/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $68,431
Per Capita Income $39,579
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Median Home Value $183,900
Median Gross Rent $882/mo
Owner Occupied 71.1%
Renter Occupied 28.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 74,938
Median Age 45.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 27.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.3%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
14.9%
Smoking
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.0%
No Physical Activity
24.5%
Depression
36.6%
Insufficient Sleep
82.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 61.4  ·  61th national percentile

🌊 Flood
47.00
🌪️ Tornado
77.93
🌀 Hurricane
49.90
🔥 Wildfire
23.03
❄️ Winter Storm
83.39
🌍 Earthquake
62.09

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