Casstown is a small town of 269 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,083
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Casstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Casstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Casstown 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: 92.3
Casstown's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Casstown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Casstown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$930
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Casstown's violent crime rate is 177.6 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.6 /100k
Property Crime
1129.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Casstown is served primarily by Miami East Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Casstown, OH
National Avg
School District
Miami East Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Casstown sees average highs of 35.9°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.7 inches of snow per year.
Casstown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Casstown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,800 and median rent is $930/month.
Casstown's violent crime rate is 177.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1129.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Casstown are operated by Miami East Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Casstown, OH has a population of 269, a median household income of $57,083, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Casstown averages 35.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches
with about 11.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Casstown, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45312.
The population of Casstown, Ohio is 269 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Casstown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $118,800, median household income $57,083, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Casstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
.jpg)