What are the schools like in Napoleon, OH?

Napoleon is served primarily by Napoleon Area City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Napoleon?

The median household income in Napoleon, OH is $59,414 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Napoleon, OH?

Napoleon has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Napoleon, OH affordable or expensive?

Napoleon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Napoleon is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $138,300 and the median rent is $868 per month.

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

Napoleon has a violent crime rate of 218.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1813.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Napoleon, OH a Good Place to Live?

Napoleon is a small town of 8,888 in Ohio, with a median household income of $59,414 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Napoleon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Napoleon 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: 90.8

Napoleon's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Napoleon costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Napoleon, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$138,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$868	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,414	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Napoleon's violent crime rate is 218.0 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

218.0 /100k

Property Crime

1813.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Napoleon is served primarily by Napoleon Area City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Napoleon, OH	National Avg
School District	Napoleon Area City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Napoleon sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Napoleon, OH
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Napoleon, OH	National Avg
Population	8,888	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Napoleon

Napoleon, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43545

Napoleon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Napoleon, OH affordable or expensive?

Napoleon's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Napoleon roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $138,300 and median rent is $868/month.

What is the crime rate in Napoleon, OH?

Napoleon's violent crime rate is 218.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1813.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Napoleon?

Public schools in Napoleon are operated by Napoleon Area City. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Napoleon, OH a good place to live?

Napoleon, OH has a population of 8,888, a median household income of $59,414, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Napoleon?

Napoleon averages 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Napoleon?

Napoleon, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43545.

What is the population of Napoleon?

The population of Napoleon, Ohio is 8,888 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Napoleon?

Key numbers for living in Napoleon: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $138,300, median household income $59,414, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Napoleon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.