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Circleville.
About
Life in Circleville
Living in Circleville means settling into a genuine small-town rhythm just 25 miles south of Columbus—close enough for job opportunities and city amenities, but far enough removed to keep your cost of living real. Housing is genuinely affordable: median home values hover around $191,700 and rent averages $955 a month, which gives you actual breathing room compared to surrounding areas. The job market is anchored by solid manufacturing employers like DuPont's massive chemical plant (producing Mylar and Tedlar films), PACCAR's truck factory, and the newer Sofidel tissue paper plant that's bringing hundreds of jobs, plus healthcare through OhioHealth and the school districts—unemployment sits at a healthy 4.6%.
Circleville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Foreign-Born
0.7%
Broadband Internet
88.0%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.7% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Circleville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Circleville, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (54.0%), and 0.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.9%
of households
Married Couples
37.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
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 8% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Circleville
In Circleville, rent runs 8% below the OH average, and home values are 11% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,154
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $292,079 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Circleville
Unemployment in Pickaway County, which includes Circleville, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Circleville: Pickaway County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pickaway County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Circleville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25 min avg
How Circleville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Circleville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Regional airport · few flights171k passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 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 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Circleville runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
233.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,301.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Circleville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
50.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pickaway County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pickaway County, which includes Circleville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $262,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Winter Weather | $150,200 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $265,100 |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Weather | $332,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Winter Weather | $2.6M |
| 2018 | 14 | Winter Weather | $104,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pickaway County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Circleville) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Franklin County, OH (25 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Circleville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Annual Snowfall
15.4"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
110
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 2.89" |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.26" |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 3.99" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.47" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 3.86" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.42" |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 2.99" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 2.84" |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.10" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Circleville
Circleville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Berger Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adena Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Chillicothe
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.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Circleville
Circleville's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Circleville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 862 students · in-state tuition $25,760 · 28% graduate · median earnings $39,861 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Circleville
Circleville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
52 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
64 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Circleville
Pickaway Cnty District Public Library
1160 North Court Street, Circleville
Cities Near Circleville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Circleville FAQ
Is Circleville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Circleville's median rent is $955/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,296/year. Median home value is $191,700.
Is Circleville, Ohio safe?⌄
Circleville's violent crime rate was 234 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2302 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Circleville, Ohio?⌄
Pickaway County, which includes Circleville, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Circleville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Circleville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $955/month and median household income is $60,296/year. The median home value is $191,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Circleville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Circleville is 25 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