Wintersville is a small town of 3,983 in Ohio, with a median household income of $70,607
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wintersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wintersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wintersville 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: 88.8
Wintersville's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wintersville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wintersville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$794
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,607
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wintersville's violent crime rate is 109.7 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.7 /100k
Property Crime
1069.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wintersville is served primarily by Indian Creek Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wintersville, OH
National Avg
School District
Indian Creek Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wintersville sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Wintersville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wintersville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,200 and median rent is $794/month.
Wintersville's violent crime rate is 109.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1069.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wintersville are operated by Indian Creek Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wintersville, OH has a population of 3,983, a median household income of $70,607, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Wintersville averages 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Wintersville, Ohio is 3,983 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wintersville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $117,200, median household income $70,607, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wintersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
