City safety & data profile

BucyrusOH

Bucyrus, OH is a 12K-resident city in Crawford County with a median household income of $54,349.

Crawford County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bucyrus, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bucyrus has a population larger than 12% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $128,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 88%
By size
$54,349
Median income
$128,600
Median home
14.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Bucyrus

Bucyrus posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bucyrus area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bucyrus

Where Bucyrus income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,349 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bucyrus, OH beyond the headline numbers

Bucyrus sits inside Crawford County, Ohio, at roughly 40.81°N, -82.98°W. Population 11,916, $54,349 median household income. Median home value $128,600, median rent $765. Poverty rate 14.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bucyrus's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41.6%, then obesity at 40.6%. 1 hospital in/around Bucyrus, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bucyrus from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,916
Bucyrus
Median Income
$54,349
-20% vs avg
Median Home Value
$128,600
-44% vs avg
Median Age
42.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Crawford County) - Bucyrus's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
42K-4%
Median Income
$58,044+42%
Median Home Value
$136,700+57%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-29%
Unemployment
4.7%-59%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bucyrus, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$765/mo
Poverty Rate
14.9% +5% vs avg
Unemployment 6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.5%
Work From Home 5.1%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 94.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41.6%
Obesity
40.6%
Short Sleep Duration
39.7%
Physical Inactivity
34.8%
Current Smoking
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Diabetes
15.6%
Binge Drinking
15%
Current Asthma
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.5%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
9.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Stroke
4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bucyrus, OH? ▼
Bucyrus, OH has a population of 11,916 people, located in Crawford County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Bucyrus? ▼
The median household income in Bucyrus, OH is $54,349 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
What is the median home value in Bucyrus? ▼
The median home value in Bucyrus, OH is $128,600. Median rent is $765/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bucyrus? ▼
The top health indicators in Bucyrus include High Blood Pressure (41.6%), Obesity (40.6%), Short Sleep Duration (39.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bucyrus? ▼
Bucyrus has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bucyrus? ▼
The median age in Bucyrus, OH is 42.4 years. 12.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bucyrus, OH is located in Crawford County, Ohio. With a population of 12K and a $54,349 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Bucyrus area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Bucyrus's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Bucyrus area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Crawford County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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