What are the schools like in Heath, OH?

Heath is served primarily by Heath City. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Heath?

The median household income in Heath, OH is $75,822 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Heath, OH?

Heath has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Heath, OH affordable or expensive?

Heath's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Heath is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,300 and the median rent is $1,004 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Heath, OH?

Heath has a violent crime rate of 129.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4405.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Heath, OH a Good Place to Live?

Heath is a small city of 10,492 in Ohio, with a median household income of $75,822 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

All Heath 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

Heath's overall cost of living index is 94.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Heath costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Heath, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,004	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,822	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Heath's violent crime rate is 129.9 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.9 /100k

Property Crime

4405.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Heath is served primarily by Heath City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Heath, OH	National Avg
School District	Heath City	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Heath sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 15.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Heath, OH
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	15.2"

Demographics

Metric	Heath, OH	National Avg
Population	10,492	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	22.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newark, OH 3 mi Granville, OH 4 mi Jacksontown, OH 4 mi Hebron, OH 5 mi Harbor Hills, OH 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Heath

Heath, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43056

Heath vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath, OH affordable or expensive?

Heath's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Heath roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,300 and median rent is $1,004/month.

What is the crime rate in Heath, OH?

Heath's violent crime rate is 129.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4405.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Heath?

Public schools in Heath are operated by Heath City. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Heath, OH a good place to live?

Heath, OH has a population of 10,492, a median household income of $75,822, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Heath?

Heath averages 38.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 15.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Heath?

Heath, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43056.

What is the population of Heath?

The population of Heath, Ohio is 10,492 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Heath?

Key numbers for living in Heath: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $188,300, median household income $75,822, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heath side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.