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Coshocton.
About
Life in Coshocton
Coshocton is a community of 11,056 people in Ohio. The median household income is $48,819, median rent runs about $768 per month, and median home values are around $139,700. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.
Coshocton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Foreign-Born
0.7%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.7% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Coshocton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coshocton, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (38.0%), and 0.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.7%
of households
Married Couples
36.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
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 Coshocton
In Coshocton, rent runs 26% below the OH average, and home values are 35% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,524
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $169,318 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Coshocton
Unemployment in Coshocton County, which includes Coshocton, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Coshocton: Coshocton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Coshocton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Coshocton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.9 min avg
How Coshocton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coshocton, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 50 mi
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Regional airport · few flights471k passengers boarded in 2025
- 58 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 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office, which covers Coshocton, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
681.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Coshocton County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
49.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coshocton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coshocton County, which includes Coshocton, 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 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $467,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $58,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
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
Coshocton County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Knox County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 32 miles from Coshocton) is typically good — 209 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
209
per year
Moderate Days
34
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Knox County, OH (32 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coshocton has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
15.3"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.15" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.71" |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 4.15" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.71" |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.23" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.20" |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.10" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.17" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coshocton
Coshocton has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Coshocton 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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coshocton
Coshocton's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
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, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coshocton
Coshocton has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
71 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coshocton
Coshocton County District Library
655 Main St., Coshocton
Cities Near Coshocton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coshocton FAQ
Is Coshocton, Ohio affordable?⌄
Coshocton's median rent is $768/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,731/year. Median home value is $139,700.
Is Coshocton, Ohio safe?⌄
Coshocton is policed by the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 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 682 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coshocton, Ohio?⌄
Coshocton County, which includes Coshocton, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coshocton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Coshocton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $768/month and median household income is $48,731/year. The median home value is $139,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coshocton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Coshocton is 18 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