Mowrystown is a small town of 461 in Ohio, with a median household income of $54,750
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mowrystown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Mowrystown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mowrystown 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: 86.7
Mowrystown's overall cost of living index is 86.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mowrystown costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mowrystown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mowrystown's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.1 /100k
Property Crime
727.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mowrystown is served primarily by Bright Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mowrystown, OH
National Avg
School District
Bright Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mowrystown sees average highs of 38.8°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Mowrystown's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mowrystown roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,100 and median rent is $740/month.
Mowrystown's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 727.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mowrystown are operated by Bright Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mowrystown, OH has a population of 461, a median household income of $54,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Mowrystown averages 38.8°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mowrystown, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45155.
The population of Mowrystown, Ohio is 461 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mowrystown: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $78,100, median household income $54,750, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mowrystown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
