What are the schools like in Scio, OH?

School district data for Scio is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Scio?

The median household income in Scio, OH is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Scio, OH?

Scio has an average high temperature of 34.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Scio, OH affordable or expensive?

Scio's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scio is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,000 and the median rent is $590 per month.

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

Scio has a violent crime rate of 66.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 432.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scio, OH a Good Place to Live?

Scio is a small town of 570 in Ohio, with a median household income of $36,250 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Scio stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Scio is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scio 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: 85.6

Scio's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Scio costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Scio, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$590	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scio's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.5 /100k

Property Crime

432.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Scio, OH	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scio sees average highs of 34.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scio, OH
Average High — January	34.2°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.8"

Demographics

Metric	Scio, OH	National Avg
Population	570	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jewett, OH 5 mi Bowerston, OH 6 mi Leesville, OH 7 mi Deersville, OH 8 mi Amsterdam, OH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Scio

Scio, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

43988

Scio vs Other Cities

Scio, OH vs Jewett, OH Scio, OH vs Bowerston, OH Scio, OH vs Leesville, OH Scio, OH vs Deersville, OH Scio, OH vs Amsterdam, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scio, OH affordable or expensive?

Scio's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Scio roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $590/month.

What is the crime rate in Scio, OH?

Scio's violent crime rate is 66.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scio?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Scio, OH a good place to live?

Scio, OH has a population of 570, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 Scio?

Scio averages 34.2°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 25.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scio?

Scio, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43988.

What is the population of Scio?

The population of Scio, Ohio is 570 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scio?

Key numbers for living in Scio: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $36,250, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.