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Conneaut.
About
Life in Conneaut
Conneaut is a community of 12,378 people in Ohio. The median household income is $61,741, median rent runs about $772 per month, and median home values are around $132,400. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Conneaut at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Foreign-Born
0.8%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.8% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Conneaut: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Conneaut, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (24.0%), and 0.3% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.7%
of households
Married Couples
39.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.24
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 25% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Conneaut
In Conneaut, rent runs 25% below the OH average, and home values are 38% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,497
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1950
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $145,567 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Conneaut
Unemployment in Ashtabula County, which includes Conneaut, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Conneaut: Ashtabula County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ashtabula County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Conneaut Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.9 min avg
How Conneaut residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Conneaut, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 76 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 145 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 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Conneaut runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
129.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
428.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Conneaut Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ashtabula County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ashtabula County, which includes Conneaut, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Winter Weather | $100,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $125,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.4M |
| 2019 | 14 | Strong Wind | $467,100 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
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
Ashtabula County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ashtabula County, which includes Conneaut, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Ashtabula County, county-wide
Climate78°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Conneaut has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
111.0"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
142
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
194
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 3.59" |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 2.59" |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 3.37" |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.99" |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.19" |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 4.44" |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 4.09" |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 4.59" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 4.75" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 4.01" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 3.90" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Conneaut
Conneaut has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ashtabula County Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Ashtabula
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.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Conneaut
Conneaut's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 16.2% 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
16.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Conneaut (within 15 miles)
Kent State University at Ashtabula
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,290 students · in-state tuition $7,716 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,178 (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: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Conneaut
Conneaut has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
69 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Conneaut
Conneaut Public Library
304 Buffalo Street, Conneaut
Cities Near Conneaut
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Conneaut?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Conneaut FAQ
Is Conneaut, Ohio affordable?⌄
Conneaut's median rent is $772/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,741/year. Median home value is $132,400.
Is Conneaut, Ohio safe?⌄
Conneaut's violent crime rate was 129 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 428 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Conneaut, Ohio?⌄
Ashtabula County, which includes Conneaut, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Conneaut, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Conneaut is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $772/month and median household income is $61,741/year. The median home value is $132,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Conneaut, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Conneaut is 24 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