Mount Cory is a small town of 380 in Ohio, with a median household income of $74,773
and a 11.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Cory stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Cory is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Cory 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: 90.2
Mount Cory's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Cory costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Cory, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,104
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,773
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Cory's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.2 /100k
Property Crime
1149.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Mount Cory, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Cory sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Mount Cory's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Cory roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,800 and median rent is $1,104/month.
Mount Cory's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1149.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Mount Cory, OH has a population of 380, a median household income of $74,773, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%.
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.
Mount Cory averages 33.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 32.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Cory, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45868.
The population of Mount Cory, Ohio is 380 with a median age of 25.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Cory: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $82,800, median household income $74,773, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Cory side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
