What are the schools like in Hicksville, OH?

Hicksville is served primarily by Hicksville Exempted Village School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Hicksville?

The median household income in Hicksville, OH is $59,096 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Hicksville, OH?

Hicksville has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Hicksville, OH affordable or expensive?

Hicksville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hicksville is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $127,600 and the median rent is $754 per month.

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

Hicksville has a violent crime rate of 146.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 438.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hicksville, OH a Good Place to Live?

Hicksville is a small town of 3,114 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,096 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Hicksville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hicksville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hicksville 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: 89.3

Hicksville's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hicksville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hicksville, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$754	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,096	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hicksville's violent crime rate is 146.2 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.2 /100k

Property Crime

438.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hicksville is served primarily by Hicksville Exempted Village School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hicksville, OH	National Avg
School District	Hicksville Exempted Village School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hicksville sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hicksville, OH
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hicksville, OH	National Avg
Population	3,114	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Joe, IN 7 mi Antwerp, OH 8 mi Spencerville, IN 9 mi Cecil, OH 10 mi Harlan, IN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Hicksville

Hicksville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43526

Hicksville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hicksville, OH affordable or expensive?

Hicksville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hicksville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $127,600 and median rent is $754/month.

What is the crime rate in Hicksville, OH?

Hicksville's violent crime rate is 146.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 438.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hicksville?

Public schools in Hicksville are operated by Hicksville Exempted Village School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hicksville, OH a good place to live?

Hicksville, OH has a population of 3,114, a median household income of $59,096, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Hicksville?

Hicksville averages 33.3°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches with about 23.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hicksville?

Hicksville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43526.

What is the population of Hicksville?

The population of Hicksville, Ohio is 3,114 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hicksville?

Key numbers for living in Hicksville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $127,600, median household income $59,096, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hicksville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.