Mineral City is a small town of 571 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,295
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mineral City 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 Mineral City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mineral City 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: 87.4
Mineral City's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mineral City costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mineral City, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$726
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,295
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mineral City's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.1 /100k
Property Crime
622.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mineral City is served primarily by Tuscarawas Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mineral City, OH
National Avg
School District
Tuscarawas Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mineral City sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Mineral City's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mineral City roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,400 and median rent is $726/month.
Mineral City's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 622.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mineral City are operated by Tuscarawas Valley Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mineral City, OH has a population of 571, a median household income of $53,295, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Mineral City averages 36.0°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mineral City, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44656.
The population of Mineral City, Ohio is 571 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mineral City: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $92,400, median household income $53,295, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mineral City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
