What are the schools like in Fort McKinley, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Fort McKinley?

The median household income in Fort McKinley, OH is $48,566 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Fort McKinley, OH?

Fort McKinley has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Fort McKinley, OH affordable or expensive?

Fort McKinley's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort McKinley is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,100 and the median rent is $1,133 per month.

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

Fort McKinley has a violent crime rate of 474.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2160.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort McKinley, OH a Good Place to Live?

Fort McKinley is a small town of 4,236 in Ohio, with a median household income of $48,566 and a 10.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Fort McKinley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort McKinley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort McKinley 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

Fort McKinley's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort McKinley costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fort McKinley, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,133	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,566	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Fort McKinley's violent crime rate is 474.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

474.7 /100k

Property Crime

2160.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Fort McKinley, 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	9.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort McKinley sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 12.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort McKinley, OH
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	12.3"

Demographics

Metric	Fort McKinley, OH	National Avg
Population	4,236	—
Median Age	26.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	68.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shiloh, OH 1 mi Dayton, OH 3 mi Trotwood, OH 4 mi Drexel, OH 5 mi Englewood, OH 5 mi

Fort McKinley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort McKinley, OH affordable or expensive?

Fort McKinley's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort McKinley roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,100 and median rent is $1,133/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort McKinley, OH?

Fort McKinley's violent crime rate is 474.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort McKinley?

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

Is Fort McKinley, OH a good place to live?

Fort McKinley, OH has a population of 4,236, a median household income of $48,566, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Fort McKinley?

Fort McKinley averages 36.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 12.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fort McKinley?

The population of Fort McKinley, Ohio is 4,236 with a median age of 26.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Fort McKinley: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $83,100, median household income $48,566, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort McKinley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.