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About
Life in Urbana
Urbana is a community of 11,153 people in Ohio. The median household income is $68,003, median rent runs about $935 per month, and median home values are around $163,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Urbana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Foreign-Born
1.2%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.2% foreign-born, most often from Kazakhstan
Who lives in Urbana: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Urbana, the largest foreign-born group is from Kazakhstan (20.6%), and 0.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
42.5%
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 10% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Urbana
In Urbana, rent runs 10% below the OH average, and home values are 24% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,756
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $206,840 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Urbana
Unemployment in Champaign County, which includes Urbana, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Urbana: Champaign County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Champaign County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Urbana Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Urbana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Urbana, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Small hub638k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 147 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 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Urbana runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,720.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Urbana Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
26.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Champaign County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Champaign County, which includes Urbana, the most common type is winter weather, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Winter Weather | $13,250 |
| 2024 | 3 | Winter Storm | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $57,250 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $301,100 |
| 2021 | 6 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,250 |
| 2019 | 19 | Winter Weather | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Winter Weather | $9,000 |
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
Champaign County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 13 miles from Urbana) is typically good — 223 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
223
per year
Moderate Days
138
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Clark County, OH (13 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Urbana has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
18.7"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
135
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.13" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.27" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.32" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.90" |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.41" |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 5.49" |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.34" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.12" |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Urbana
Urbana has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mercy Health - Urbana Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Cos
Psychiatric · 12.7 mi away · Springfield
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.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Urbana
Urbana's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Urbana (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,215 students · in-state tuition $47,064 · 56% graduate · median earnings $60,660 (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: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Urbana
Urbana has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
29 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Urbana
Champaign County Library
1060 Scioto St., Urbana
Cities Near Urbana
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Urbana FAQ
Is Urbana, Ohio affordable?⌄
Urbana's median rent is $935/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,003/year. Median home value is $163,000.
Is Urbana, Ohio safe?⌄
Urbana's violent crime rate was 98 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 1721 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Urbana, Ohio?⌄
Champaign County, which includes Urbana, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Urbana, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Urbana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $935/month and median household income is $68,003/year. The median home value is $163,000. About 32% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Urbana, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Urbana is 21 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