Discover Cincinnati, OH: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Cincinnati is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

300,357

Cincinnati Population6

43,484

Median Income5

9.2

Unemployment Rate17

Home Pricing

75
- Median home value4
  
  $168,767
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $142
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,450
Education

67
- Public schools rated 8+3
  
  31
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)3
  
  18.1 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  10
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  25.0 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Walnut Hills High School
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  112
Local Transportation

56
- Walkability score9
  
  50
- Bikeability score9
  
  43
- Transit score9
  
  44
- Commute via public transit17
  
  7.7 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  5.8 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  71.4 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  22.9 minutes
Air Quality

55
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  10 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  119 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  144 days per year
Healthcare

54
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  30
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.72 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  2
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  11.1 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  3.5 miles from city center
Internet Connectivity

54
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband23
  
  94.0 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband23
  
  93.1 %
- Average download speed23
  
  70 mpbs
- Households with broadband24
  
  75.3 %
Attractions

45
- Restaurants7
  
  56.5 per 100,000 residents
- Bars7
  
  27.4 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers7
  
  82.9 per 100,000 households
- Museums7
  
  4.1 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  58
- Historical sites
  
  1
- Golf courses19
  
  18
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos21
  
  5
Outdoor Activities

44
- Beaches8
  
  7
- Parks15
  
  98
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Travel Connectivity

43
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  2
Climate

42
- Sunny days
  
  0 days
- Rainy days11
  
  132 days
- Hot days11
  
  23 days
- Cold days11
  
  104 days
- Average humidity11
  
  70 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  8 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  24 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  31 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  76 °F
- Wildfire risk22
  
  Low
- Hurricane risk22
  
  None
- Tornado risk22
  
  High
- Earthquake risk22
  
  Low
- Flood risk22
  
  High
Taxes

41
- City income tax10
  
  2.2 % (for median earners)
- City income tax10
  
  2.2 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  2.1 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  3.3 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax10
  
  1.3 %
- State sales tax10
  
  5.8 %
- Property tax20
  
  1.6 %
- Vehicle tax20
  
  0.0 %
Diversity

40
- White or Middle Eastern6
  
  48.2 %
- Black6
  
  42.4 %
- Asian6
  
  2.0 %
- Hispanic6
  
  3.7 %
Economy

36
- Income5
  
  $27,812
- Income (full-time)5
  
  $43,484
- Income ($100,000 or more)5
  
  12.1 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)5
  
  18.8 %
- Income growth (1-year)5
  
  3.9 %
- Income growth (10-year)5
  
  11.8 %
- Employment rate17
  
  90.8 %
- Employment rate (full-time)5
  
  39.3 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  2.1 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  6.1 %
- Population growth (1-year)6
  
  0.5 %
- Population growth (10-year)6
  
  0.1 %
Safety

14
- Property crimes1
  
  5,029 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  943.2 per 100,000 residents

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Cincinnati decreased by 0.3 years even though the fastest growing segment, 60- to 64-year olds, grew by 41%

Age

32.4

Median Age6

0.1

Population Growth Since 20106

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average6

Cincinnati residents are predominantly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 4.8% since 2010, while the Black community, 2nd largest in the city, has shrunk by 3.6%

Race

79.2

Ohio Population, White6

61.1

United States population, White6

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity6

Cincinnati can be humid with frequent rainfall. The average humidity is 70% and there is an average of 132 days per year where there is at least some rain

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine

Average Temperature41

The average home value in Cincinnati increased by 28% since 2010 which is 14% lower than the national average and 2% lower than the state average

Rent

1,450

Monthly Average12

Renters42

Average Home Value4

Cincinnati is a high tax location with sales tax near the national average, but income tax 25% higher than the national average and property tax 42% higher than the national average.

Other

1.58

Property Tax20

7.0

Sales Tax10

0.0

Vehicle Tax20

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)43

Cincinnati has a very low employment rate of 91% which is 3% lower than the national average. The largest employers are Kroger and Macys

Income

18.8

<$25,0005

12.1

$100,000+5

Distribution by Industry17

Cincinnati is centrist with a liberal slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results44

Representatives

Mayor27	John Cranley Democratic
House of Representative27	Steve Chabot Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Christ Hospital, is 3.5 miles from the center of Cincinnati, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, is 21.6 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, is 2.6 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	Yes

In Ohio, 41.9% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has increased since 2000 when 35.1% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#98	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche30
#63	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report31
#23	2020 Best Cities for Families by U.S. News & World Report32
#84	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche33
#39	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report34
#14	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub35
#4	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades36

1	2017 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
4	Zillow Housing Data
5	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
6	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
8	Beaches \| Yelp
9	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
10	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	Golf Courses \| Yelp
20	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
21	Casinos \| Yelp
22	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
23	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
24	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
25	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
32	2020 Best Cities for Families \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
34	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
35	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
36	National Health Index
37	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
38	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
39	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
40	Normal Precipitation, Inches
41	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
42	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
43	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
44	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Cincinnati, OH

City Score

Home Pricing

Education

Local Transportation

Air Quality

Healthcare

Internet Connectivity

Attractions

Outdoor Activities

Travel Connectivity

Climate

Taxes

Diversity

Economy

Safety

Population

Age