What are the schools like in Jewett, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Jewett?

The median household income in Jewett, OH is $53,068 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Jewett, OH?

Jewett has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Jewett, OH affordable or expensive?

Jewett's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jewett is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,300 and the median rent is $916 per month.

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

Jewett has a violent crime rate of 66.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 432.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jewett, OH a Good Place to Live?

Jewett is a small town of 518 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,068 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Jewett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Jewett 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: 88.7

Jewett's overall cost of living index is 88.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jewett costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jewett, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$916	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,068	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jewett's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.5 /100k

Property Crime

432.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Jewett, 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	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jewett sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jewett, OH
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.8"

Demographics

Metric	Jewett, OH	National Avg
Population	518	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Scio, OH 5 mi Hopedale, OH 6 mi Cadiz, OH 8 mi Amsterdam, OH 8 mi East Springfield, OH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Jewett

Jewett, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43986

Jewett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jewett, OH affordable or expensive?

Jewett's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jewett roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,300 and median rent is $916/month.

What is the crime rate in Jewett, OH?

Jewett's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jewett?

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

Is Jewett, OH a good place to live?

Jewett, OH has a population of 518, a median household income of $53,068, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. 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 Jewett?

Jewett averages 34.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 25.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jewett?

Jewett, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43986.

What is the population of Jewett?

The population of Jewett, Ohio is 518 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jewett?

Key numbers for living in Jewett: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $82,300, median household income $53,068, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jewett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.