Stark County , Ohio

Population: 373,764 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $65,740 Home $177,700 Rent $877/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 373,764 residents, Stark County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Ohio and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Stark County in the top 12% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with winter-storm risk the dominant local risk.

$65,740
Median Income
household
$177,700
Home Value
median
$877/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $65,740
Per Capita Income $35,802
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Median Home Value $177,700
Median Gross Rent $877/mo
Owner Occupied 68.6%
Renter Occupied 31.4%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 373,764
Median Age 41.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 25.0%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.5%
Obesity
11.1%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
33.2%
High Blood Pressure
27.5%
No Physical Activity
25.1%
Depression
35.8%
Insufficient Sleep
76.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 87.9  ·  88th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
87.69
🌀 Hurricane
58.20
🔥 Wildfire
48.95
❄️ Winter Storm
88.89
🌍 Earthquake
78.75
☀️ Drought
34.22

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