What are the schools like in Minford, OH?

Minford is served primarily by Minford Local. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Minford?

The median household income in Minford, OH is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Minford, OH?

Minford has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.6 inches.

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

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

Minford has a violent crime rate of 298.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1574.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minford, OH a Good Place to Live?

Minford is a small town of 590 in Ohio, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Minford stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Minford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Minford metro area.

Metric	Minford, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Minford's violent crime rate is 298.7 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

298.7 /100k

Property Crime

1574.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Minford is served primarily by Minford Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Minford, OH	National Avg
School District	Minford Local	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minford sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 6.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minford, OH
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	6.6"

Demographics

Metric	Minford, OH	National Avg
Population	590	—
Median Age	49.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clarktown, OH 3 mi Stockdale, OH 7 mi South Webster, OH 7 mi Sciotodale, OH 8 mi Lucasville, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Minford

Minford, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45653

Minford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minford, OH affordable or expensive?

Minford has a median home value of $122,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Minford, OH?

Minford's violent crime rate is 298.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1574.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minford?

Public schools in Minford are operated by Minford Local. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minford, OH a good place to live?

Minford, OH has a population of 590, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Minford?

Minford averages 41.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 6.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Minford?

Minford, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45653.

What is the population of Minford?

The population of Minford, Ohio is 590 with a median age of 49.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minford?

Key numbers for living in Minford: median home $122,100, median household income N/A, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.