Glouster, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,556 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,639 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$429 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$617 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens County
2
Athens Urban 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

Athens County
3
Athens Urban Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 29
Feb 3 5 32
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, OH State Senate District 30, OH State House District 94, OH
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Schools

Trimble High School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Trimble Junior High
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Trimble Elementary School
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
Nelsonville-York High School
6 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Hocking College
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
Ohio University-Main Campus
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
31 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Fairfield Medical Center
30 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
82 miles, S • 1.4 star
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