Ross County , Ohio
Population: 76,748 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,819 Home $158,500 Rent $858/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 76,748 residents, Ross 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 Ross County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$59,819
Median Income
household
$158,500
Home Value
median
$858/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,819 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,013 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| Median Home Value | $158,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $858/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 76,748 |
| Median Age | 41 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.3%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
19.9%
Smoking
36.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
No Physical Activity
28.8%
Depression
40.2%
Insufficient Sleep
78.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 62.9 · 63th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
56.30
🌀 Hurricane
35.54
🔥 Wildfire
48.54
❄️ Winter Storm
59.55
🌍 Earthquake
53.85
☀️ Drought
68.86
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