Harrod is a small town of 484 in Ohio, with a median household income of $72,857
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrod stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Harrod is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrod 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
Harrod's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrod costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrod, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$680
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,857
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Harrod'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
Harrod is served primarily by Allen East Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrod, OH
National Avg
School District
Allen East Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrod sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Harrod's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrod roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $680/month.
Harrod'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.
Public schools in Harrod are operated by Allen East Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrod, OH has a population of 484, a median household income of $72,857, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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.
Harrod averages 34.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Harrod, Ohio is 484 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrod: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $72,857, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrod side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
