Pomeroy is a small town of 1,605 in Ohio, with a median household income of $34,583
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pomeroy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pomeroy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pomeroy 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: 83.0
Pomeroy's overall cost of living index is 83.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pomeroy costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pomeroy, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$581
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pomeroy's violent crime rate is 66.1 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.1 /100k
Property Crime
66.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pomeroy is served primarily by Meigs Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pomeroy, OH
National Avg
School District
Meigs Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pomeroy sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.7 inches of snow per year.
Pomeroy's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pomeroy roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,400 and median rent is $581/month.
Pomeroy's violent crime rate is 66.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 66.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pomeroy are operated by Meigs Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pomeroy, OH has a population of 1,605, a median household income of $34,583, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Pomeroy averages 39.5°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 17.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pomeroy, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45769.
The population of Pomeroy, Ohio is 1,605 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pomeroy: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $54,400, median household income $34,583, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pomeroy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
