Crooksville is a small town of 2,311 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,348
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crooksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crooksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crooksville 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: 94.5
Crooksville's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crooksville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crooksville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$657
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,348
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crooksville's violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.2 /100k
Property Crime
179.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crooksville is served primarily by Crooksville Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crooksville, OH
National Avg
School District
Crooksville Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crooksville sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Crooksville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crooksville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,200 and median rent is $657/month.
Crooksville's violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 179.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crooksville are operated by Crooksville Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crooksville, OH has a population of 2,311, a median household income of $42,348, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Crooksville averages 37.1°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crooksville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43731.
The population of Crooksville, Ohio is 2,311 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crooksville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $85,200, median household income $42,348, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crooksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
