What are the schools like in Cairo, OH?

School district data for Cairo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cairo?

The median household income in Cairo, OH is $65,962 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Cairo, OH?

Cairo has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Cairo, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cairo, OH affordable or expensive?

Cairo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cairo is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,200 and the median rent is $788 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cairo, OH?

Cairo has a violent crime rate of 338.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1780.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cairo, OH a Good Place to Live?

Cairo is a small town of 645 in Ohio, with a median household income of $65,962 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Cairo 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 Cairo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cairo 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: 87.6

Cairo's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cairo costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cairo, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$788	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,962	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cairo's violent crime rate is 338.1 per 100,000 residents — 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

338.1 /100k

Property Crime

1780.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cairo, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cairo sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cairo, OH
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Cairo, OH	National Avg
Population	645	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	16.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vaughnsville, OH 5 mi Gomer, OH 5 mi Beaverdam, OH 6 mi Columbus Grove, OH 6 mi Lima, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Cairo

Cairo, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45820

Cairo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo, OH affordable or expensive?

Cairo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cairo roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,200 and median rent is $788/month.

What is the crime rate in Cairo, OH?

Cairo's violent crime rate is 338.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1780.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cairo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cairo, OH a good place to live?

Cairo, OH has a population of 645, a median household income of $65,962, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Cairo?

Cairo averages 33.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cairo?

Cairo, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45820.

What is the population of Cairo?

The population of Cairo, Ohio is 645 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cairo?

Key numbers for living in Cairo: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $99,200, median household income $65,962, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cairo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.