Bettsville is a small town of 693 in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,250
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bettsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bettsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bettsville 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: 87.8
Bettsville's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bettsville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bettsville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$766
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bettsville's violent crime rate is 72.5 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
72.5 /100k
Property Crime
531.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bettsville is served primarily by Old Fort Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bettsville, OH
National Avg
School District
Old Fort Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bettsville sees average highs of 33.3°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 34.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.2 inches of snow per year.
Bettsville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bettsville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,900 and median rent is $766/month.
Bettsville's violent crime rate is 72.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 531.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bettsville are operated by Old Fort Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bettsville, OH has a population of 693, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Bettsville averages 33.3°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.9 inches
with about 26.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bettsville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44815.
The population of Bettsville, Ohio is 693 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bettsville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $90,900, median household income $61,250, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bettsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
