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Cambridge.
About
Life in Cambridge
Cambridge is a community of 10,046 people in Ohio. The median household income is $42,946, median rent runs about $788 per month, and median home values are around $122,000. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.
Cambridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.9%
Foreign-Born
0.3%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.3% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Cambridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cambridge, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (65.7%), and 0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
20.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.5%
of households
Married Couples
26.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.95
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 24% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Cambridge
In Cambridge, rent runs 24% below the OH average, and home values are 43% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,619
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $172,221 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Cambridge
Unemployment in Guernsey County, which includes Cambridge, is 1.3 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Cambridge: Guernsey County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Guernsey County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cambridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.8 min avg
How Cambridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cambridge, most residents drive alone to work (87%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB)
Regional airport · few flights5,257 passengers boarded in 2025
- 69 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cambridge runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,876.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cambridge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
37.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Guernsey County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Guernsey County, which includes Cambridge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Drought | $491,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $32,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Winter Weather | $240,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Guernsey County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Noble County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Cambridge) is typically good — 311 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
311
per year
Moderate Days
51
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Noble County, OH (19 mi away)
Climate84°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cambridge has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
17.4"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 3.25" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 53°F | 30°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.84" |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 4.23" |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.46" |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.47" |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 2.99" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cambridge
Cambridge has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cambridge
Cambridge's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cambridge
Cambridge has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
86 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cambridge
Guernsey County District Public Library
800 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge
Cities Near Cambridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cambridge?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cambridge FAQ
Is Cambridge, Ohio affordable?⌄
Cambridge's median rent is $788/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $42,946/year. Median home value is $121,900.
Is Cambridge, Ohio safe?⌄
Cambridge's violent crime rate was 180 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 1877 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cambridge, Ohio?⌄
Guernsey County, which includes Cambridge, has an unemployment rate of 5.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cambridge, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Cambridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $788/month and median household income is $42,946/year. The median home value is $121,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cambridge, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Cambridge is 20 minutes, which is shorter than 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