Mount Gilead is a small town of 2,927 in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,534
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mount Gilead stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Gilead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mount Gilead 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: 94.5
Mount Gilead's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mount Gilead costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mount Gilead, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$811
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,534
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mount Gilead's violent crime rate is 56.4 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.4 /100k
Property Crime
310.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mount Gilead is served primarily by Mount Gilead Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mount Gilead, OH
National Avg
School District
Mount Gilead Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mount Gilead sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.9 inches of snow per year.
Mount Gilead's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mount Gilead roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,300 and median rent is $811/month.
Mount Gilead's violent crime rate is 56.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 310.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mount Gilead are operated by Mount Gilead Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mount Gilead, OH has a population of 2,927, a median household income of $51,534, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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 Gilead averages 33.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 25.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mount Gilead, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43338.
The population of Mount Gilead, Ohio is 2,927 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mount Gilead: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $133,300, median household income $51,534, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Gilead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
