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Atwater is a small town of 742 in Ohio, with a median household income of $60,521
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Atwater stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Atwater is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Atwater city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Atwater's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Atwater costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Atwater, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,008
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,521
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Atwater's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.2 /100k
Property Crime
960.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Atwater is served primarily by Waterloo Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Atwater, OH
National Avg
School District
Waterloo Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Atwater sees average highs of 33.9°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.0 inches of snow per year.
Atwater's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Atwater roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,200 and median rent is $1,008/month.
Atwater's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 960.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Atwater are operated by Waterloo Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Atwater, OH has a population of 742, a median household income of $60,521, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Atwater averages 33.9°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 45.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Atwater, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44201.
The population of Atwater, Ohio is 742 with a median age of 25.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Atwater: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $102,200, median household income $60,521, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atwater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
