Lake Mohawk is a small town of 1,474 in Ohio, with a median household income of $84,514
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Mohawk stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lake Mohawk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Mohawk 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: 88.5
Lake Mohawk's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Mohawk costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Mohawk, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$237,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
98.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,514
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lake Mohawk's violent crime rate is 40.9 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
40.9 /100k
Property Crime
274.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Mohawk is served primarily by Brown Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Mohawk, OH
National Avg
School District
Brown Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Mohawk sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Lake Mohawk's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Mohawk roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $237,500 and median rent is N/A/month.
Lake Mohawk's violent crime rate is 40.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 274.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Mohawk are operated by Brown Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Mohawk, OH has a population of 1,474, a median household income of $84,514, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Lake Mohawk averages 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Mohawk, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44644.
The population of Lake Mohawk, Ohio is 1,474 with a median age of 61.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Mohawk: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $237,500, median household income $84,514, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Mohawk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.