Proctorville is a small town of 558 in Ohio, with a median household income of $33,310
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Proctorville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Proctorville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Proctorville 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: 88.4
Proctorville's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Proctorville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Proctorville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$784
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
30.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,310
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Proctorville's violent crime rate is 451.4 per 100,000 residents
— 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
451.4 /100k
Property Crime
2441.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Proctorville is served primarily by Fairland Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Proctorville, OH
National Avg
School District
Fairland Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Proctorville sees average highs of 44.3°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Proctorville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Proctorville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,300 and median rent is $784/month.
Proctorville's violent crime rate is 451.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2441.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Proctorville are operated by Fairland Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Proctorville, OH has a population of 558, a median household income of $33,310, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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.
Proctorville averages 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 9.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Proctorville, Ohio is 558 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Proctorville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,300, median household income $33,310, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Proctorville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
