Botkins is a small town of 999 in Ohio, with a median household income of $72,292
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Botkins stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Botkins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Botkins 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: 90.7
Botkins's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Botkins costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Botkins, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$762
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,292
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Botkins's violent crime rate is 169.2 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
169.2 /100k
Property Crime
1269.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Botkins is served primarily by Botkins Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Botkins, OH
National Avg
School District
Botkins Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Botkins sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Botkins's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Botkins roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,100 and median rent is $762/month.
Botkins's violent crime rate is 169.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1269.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Botkins are operated by Botkins Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Botkins, OH has a population of 999, a median household income of $72,292, 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.
Botkins averages 34.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Botkins, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45306.
The population of Botkins, Ohio is 999 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Botkins: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $166,100, median household income $72,292, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Botkins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
