Tarlton is a small town of 266 in Ohio, with a median household income of $75,000
and a 13.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tarlton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Tarlton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tarlton 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: 94.5
Tarlton's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tarlton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tarlton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$781
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tarlton's violent crime rate is 116.3 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.3 /100k
Property Crime
1332.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Tarlton, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tarlton sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Tarlton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tarlton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,500 and median rent is $781/month.
Tarlton's violent crime rate is 116.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Tarlton, OH has a population of 266, a median household income of $75,000, and an unemployment rate of 13.0%.
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.
Tarlton averages 38.6°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 15.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tarlton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43156.
The population of Tarlton, Ohio is 266 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tarlton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $122,500, median household income $75,000, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tarlton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
