What are the schools like in Mount Carmel, OH?

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

What is the median household income in Mount Carmel?

The median household income in Mount Carmel, OH is $65,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Mount Carmel, OH?

Mount Carmel has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Mount Carmel, OH affordable or expensive?

Mount Carmel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Carmel is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $181,200 and the median rent is $873 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Carmel, OH?

Mount Carmel has a violent crime rate of 47.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 348.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Carmel, OH a Good Place to Live?

Mount Carmel is a small town of 4,924 in Ohio, with a median household income of $65,000 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Mount Carmel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Mount Carmel 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: 94.1

Mount Carmel's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mount Carmel costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mount Carmel, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$181,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$873	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mount Carmel's violent crime rate is 47.0 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.0 /100k

Property Crime

348.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Carmel, 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	22.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Carmel sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Carmel, OH
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Carmel, OH	National Avg
Population	4,924	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summerside, OH 2 mi Cherry Grove, OH 2 mi Dry Run, OH 2 mi Withamsville, OH 3 mi Forestville, OH 3 mi

Mount Carmel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Carmel, OH affordable or expensive?

Mount Carmel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mount Carmel roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $181,200 and median rent is $873/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Carmel, OH?

Mount Carmel's violent crime rate is 47.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 348.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Carmel?

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

Is Mount Carmel, OH a good place to live?

Mount Carmel, OH has a population of 4,924, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Mount Carmel?

Mount Carmel averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mount Carmel?

The population of Mount Carmel, Ohio is 4,924 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Carmel?

Key numbers for living in Mount Carmel: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $181,200, median household income $65,000, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Carmel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.