Kidron is a small town of 1,001 in Ohio, with a median household income of $65,000
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kidron 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 Kidron is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kidron 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: 93.8
Kidron's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kidron costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kidron, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$198,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,010
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kidron's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.7 /100k
Property Crime
977.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kidron is served primarily by Waynedale Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kidron, OH
National Avg
School District
Waynedale Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kidron sees average highs of 34.5°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Kidron's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kidron roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $198,900 and median rent is $1,010/month.
Kidron's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 977.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kidron are operated by Waynedale Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kidron, OH has a population of 1,001, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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.
Kidron averages 34.5°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 28.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kidron, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44606.
The population of Kidron, Ohio is 1,001 with a median age of 29.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kidron: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $198,900, median household income $65,000, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kidron side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
