Woodworth is a small town of 1,917 in Ohio, with a median household income of $54,306
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Woodworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Woodworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Woodworth 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: 86.0
Woodworth's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Woodworth costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Woodworth, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$987
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Woodworth's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.6 /100k
Property Crime
1010.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Woodworth is served primarily by Poland Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Woodworth, OH
National Avg
School District
Poland Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Woodworth sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Woodworth's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Woodworth roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,600 and median rent is $987/month.
Woodworth's violent crime rate is 208.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1010.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Woodworth are operated by Poland Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Woodworth, OH has a population of 1,917, a median household income of $54,306, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Woodworth averages 36.9°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Woodworth, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44514.
The population of Woodworth, Ohio is 1,917 with a median age of 63.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Woodworth: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $146,600, median household income $54,306, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
