Tuscarawas is a small town of 1,296 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,321
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tuscarawas 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: 90.4
Tuscarawas's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tuscarawas costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tuscarawas, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,321
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tuscarawas's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.1 /100k
Property Crime
622.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tuscarawas is served primarily by Indian Valley Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tuscarawas, OH
National Avg
School District
Indian Valley Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tuscarawas sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Tuscarawas's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tuscarawas roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,400 and median rent is $844/month.
Tuscarawas's violent crime rate is 138.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 622.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tuscarawas are operated by Indian Valley Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tuscarawas, OH has a population of 1,296, a median household income of $67,321, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Tuscarawas averages 35.7°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tuscarawas, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44682.
The population of Tuscarawas, Ohio is 1,296 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tuscarawas: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $131,400, median household income $67,321, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tuscarawas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
