Bidwell is a small town of 1,036 in Ohio, with a median household income of $70,375
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bidwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bidwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bidwell 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: 88.5
Bidwell's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bidwell costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bidwell, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$773
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bidwell's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.1 /100k
Property Crime
786.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bidwell is served primarily by Gallia County Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bidwell, OH
National Avg
School District
Gallia County Local
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bidwell sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.9 inches of snow per year.
Bidwell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bidwell roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,900 and median rent is $773/month.
Bidwell's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bidwell are operated by Gallia County Local.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bidwell, OH has a population of 1,036, a median household income of $70,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Bidwell averages 41.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 14.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bidwell, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45614.
The population of Bidwell, Ohio is 1,036 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bidwell: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $104,900, median household income $70,375, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bidwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.