Nellie is a small town of 297 in Ohio, with a median household income of $73,333
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nellie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Nellie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nellie 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: 88.8
Nellie's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nellie costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nellie, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$175,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$579
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nellie's violent crime rate is 144.8 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
144.8 /100k
Property Crime
1000.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nellie is served primarily by River View Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nellie, OH
National Avg
School District
River View Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nellie sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Nellie's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nellie roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is $579/month.
Nellie's violent crime rate is 144.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1000.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nellie are operated by River View Local.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nellie, OH has a population of 297, a median household income of $73,333, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Nellie averages 36.6°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nellie, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43844.
The population of Nellie, Ohio is 297 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nellie: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $73,333, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nellie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
