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Ironton.
About
Life in Ironton
Ironton is a community of 10,585 people in Ohio. The median household income is $47,648, median rent runs about $782 per month, and median home values are around $106,700. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Ironton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Foreign-Born
0.4%
Broadband Internet
84.6%
of households
Population Growth
-4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.4% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Ironton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ironton, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (51.3%), and 0.2% of residents speak German/Germanic at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.8%
of households
Married Couples
35.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
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 Ironton
In Ironton, rent runs 24% below the OH average, and home values are 50% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,103
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $125,551 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Ironton
Unemployment in Lawrence County, which includes Ironton, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Ironton: Lawrence County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lawrence County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ironton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Ironton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ironton, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS)
Regional airport · few flights110k passengers boarded in 2025
- 101 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ironton is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
318.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
627
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ironton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
71.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lawrence County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lawrence County, which includes Ironton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $27,250 |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $429,250 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,200 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,500 |
| 2021 | 11 | Flash Flood | $70,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Flood | $80,500 |
| 2018 | 11 | Flood | $17,500 |
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
Lawrence County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lawrence County, which includes Ironton, is typically good — 259 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
259
per year
Moderate Days
106
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lawrence County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ironton has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.7"
Annual Snowfall
6.2"
Hot Days/Year
35
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.51" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 3.69" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 67°F | 41°F | 3.85" |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.85" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.46" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.58" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.91" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.32" |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.20" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ironton
Uninsured
7.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ironton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
King's Daughters' Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Ashland
Huntington VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Huntington
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.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ironton
Ironton's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Ironton
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Public · 2-year · 415 students · in-state tuition $6,552 · 39% graduate · median earnings $61,938 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 181 students · in-state tuition $10,050 · 27% graduate · median earnings $25,861 (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, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ironton
Ironton has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayGauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ironton
Briggs Lawrence County Public Library
321 S. 4th St., Ironton
Cities Near Ironton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ironton FAQ
Is Ironton, Ohio affordable?⌄
Ironton's median rent is $782/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,648/year. Median home value is $106,700.
Is Ironton, Ohio safe?⌄
Ironton's violent crime rate was 319 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 627 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ironton, Ohio?⌄
Lawrence County, which includes Ironton, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ironton, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Ironton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $782/month and median household income is $47,648/year. The median home value is $106,700. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ironton, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Ironton is 22 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