Chesapeake, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,082 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$591 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
2
Huntington-Ashland Metro Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Huntington-Ashland Metro Area
2
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 5 35
Mar 4 3 43
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OH State Senate District 17, OH State House District 93, OH
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Schools

Chesapeake Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Huntington Middle School
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Southside Elementary
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Huntington Junior College
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Marshall University
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
OC Collins Career Center
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
St Mary's Medical Center
3 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
47 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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