What are the schools like in Fort Jennings, OH?

Fort Jennings is served primarily by Jennings Local. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Jennings?

The median household income in Fort Jennings, OH is $62,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Fort Jennings, OH?

Fort Jennings has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Fort Jennings, OH affordable or expensive?

Fort Jennings's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Jennings is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,800 and the median rent is $817 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Jennings, OH?

Crime rate data for Fort Jennings is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fort Jennings, OH a Good Place to Live?

Fort Jennings is a small town of 405 in Ohio, with a median household income of $62,500 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

All Fort Jennings 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: 91.5

Fort Jennings's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Jennings costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Jennings, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fort Jennings is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Fort Jennings is served primarily by Jennings Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Jennings, OH	National Avg
School District	Jennings Local	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Jennings sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 23.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Jennings, OH
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	23.8"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Jennings, OH	National Avg
Population	405	—
Median Age	52.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	11.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ottoville, OH 3 mi Delphos, OH 5 mi Gomer, OH 7 mi Kalida, OH 8 mi Cloverdale, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Fort Jennings

Fort Jennings, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45844

Fort Jennings vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Jennings, OH affordable or expensive?

Fort Jennings's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort Jennings roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,800 and median rent is $817/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Jennings, OH?

Crime data for Fort Jennings is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fort Jennings?

Public schools in Fort Jennings are operated by Jennings Local. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Jennings, OH a good place to live?

Fort Jennings, OH has a population of 405, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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 Fort Jennings?

Fort Jennings averages 32.5°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 23.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Jennings?

Fort Jennings, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45844.

What is the population of Fort Jennings?

The population of Fort Jennings, Ohio is 405 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Jennings?

Key numbers for living in Fort Jennings: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $175,800, median household income $62,500, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Jennings side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.