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
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
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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