Rawson is a small town of 628 in Ohio, with a median household income of $42,250
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rawson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rawson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rawson 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
Rawson's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rawson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rawson, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$975
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rawson's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.2 /100k
Property Crime
1149.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rawson is served primarily by Cory-Rawson Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rawson, OH
National Avg
School District
Cory-Rawson Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rawson sees average highs of 35.1°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Rawson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rawson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,300 and median rent is $975/month.
Rawson's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1149.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rawson are operated by Cory-Rawson Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rawson, OH has a population of 628, a median household income of $42,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Rawson averages 35.1°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rawson, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45881.
The population of Rawson, Ohio is 628 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rawson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $114,300, median household income $42,250, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rawson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
