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Bucyrus.
About
Life in Bucyrus
Bucyrus is a community of 11,619 people in Ohio. The median household income is $54,349, median rent runs about $765 per month, and median home values are around $129,000. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Bucyrus at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
89.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in Bucyrus: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bucyrus, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (85.1%), and 1.7% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.1%
of residents
65 and Older
24.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.5%
of households
Married Couples
39.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.14
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Bucyrus
In Bucyrus, rent runs 26% below the OH average, and home values are 40% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,639
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $163,793 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Bucyrus
Unemployment in Crawford County, which includes Bucyrus, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Bucyrus: Crawford County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Crawford County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bucyrus Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Bucyrus residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bucyrus, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 56 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 99 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bucyrus runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
104
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,317.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bucyrus Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
35.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Crawford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Crawford County, which includes Bucyrus, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Tornado | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,500 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | $171,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $240,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Crawford County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Delaware County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 36 miles from Bucyrus) is typically good — 204 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
204
per year
Moderate Days
35
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Delaware County, OH (36 mi away)
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bucyrus has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.5"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 21°F | 2.75" |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.13" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.52" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.54" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.45" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.26" |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.87" |
| Dec | 40°F | 27°F | 2.64" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bucyrus
Bucyrus has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
Bucyrus Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Galion Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · 10.2 mi away · Galion
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bucyrus
Bucyrus's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 12.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bucyrus
Bucyrus has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
59 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
79 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
79 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bucyrus
Bucyrus Public Library
200 E. Mansfield, Bucyrus
Cities Near Bucyrus
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bucyrus FAQ
Is Bucyrus, Ohio affordable?⌄
Bucyrus's median rent is $765/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,349/year. Median home value is $128,600.
Is Bucyrus, Ohio safe?⌄
Bucyrus's violent crime rate was 104 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1317 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bucyrus, Ohio?⌄
Crawford County, which includes Bucyrus, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bucyrus, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Bucyrus is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $765/month and median household income is $54,349/year. The median home value is $128,600. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bucyrus, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Bucyrus is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from