Bucyrus is a small city of 11,643 in Ohio, with a median household income of $49,021
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bucyrus stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bucyrus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bucyrus 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: 88.3
Bucyrus's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bucyrus costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bucyrus, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$711
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,021
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bucyrus's violent crime rate is 113.1 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
113.1 /100k
Property Crime
1374.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bucyrus is served primarily by Bucyrus City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bucyrus, OH
National Avg
School District
Bucyrus City
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bucyrus sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Bucyrus's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bucyrus roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,200 and median rent is $711/month.
Bucyrus's violent crime rate is 113.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1374.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bucyrus are operated by Bucyrus City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 10.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bucyrus, OH has a population of 11,643, a median household income of $49,021, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Bucyrus averages 35.3°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bucyrus, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44820.
The population of Bucyrus, Ohio is 11,643 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bucyrus: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,200, median household income $49,021, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bucyrus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
