City safety & data profile

CincinnatiOH

Cincinnati, OH is a 311K-resident city in Hamilton County with a median household income of $52,909.

Hamilton County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cincinnati, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cincinnati has a population larger than 99% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $230,900, and 13 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

311K
Population
Top 1%
By size
$52,909
Median income
$230,900
Median home
25.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Cincinnati

Cincinnati posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 recent safety alert is on record and 13 hospitals serve the Cincinnati area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
1
safety alert on record
13
hospitals in & near Cincinnati

Where Cincinnati income ranks nationally

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

$52,909 Bottom 13% higher than 13% 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 Cincinnati, OH beyond the headline numbers

Cincinnati sits inside Hamilton County, Ohio, at roughly 39.13°N, -84.51°W. Population 311,097, $52,909 median household income. Median home value $230,900, median rent $1,001. Poverty rate 25.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cincinnati's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.4%, then obesity at 38.3%. 13 hospitals in/around Cincinnati, 3.9/5 avg rating, 8 with an ER.

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

Population
311,097
Cincinnati
Median Income
$52,909
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$230,900
Near average
Median Age
33.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hamilton County) - Cincinnati'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
831K+4%
Median Income
$72,470+49%
Median Home Value
$241,900+68%
Poverty Rate
15%-17%
Unemployment
5%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cincinnati, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,001/mo
Poverty Rate
25.5% +80% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.8%
Work From Home 15%
Public Transit 5.3%

Population

White 49%
African American 36.5%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.4%
Obesity
38.3%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Physical Inactivity
27.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.8%
Binge Drinking
17%
Current Smoking
16.1%
Diabetes
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.3%
Annual Checkup 78.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 13 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
5
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.9/5
Total Hospitals
13
With ER
8
CHRIST HOSPITAL
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
MERCY HEALTH-ANDERSON HOSPITAL
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
THE JEWISH HOSPITAL-MERCY HEALTH
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CINCINNATI VA MEDICAL CENTER
CINCINNATI · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MERCY HEALTH - WEST HOSPITAL
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BETHESDA NORTH
CINCINNATI · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News - Cincinnati Area 1

Air Quality

Cincinnati Air Quality Alert: PM2.5 Levels Reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

EPA ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cincinnati, OH? ▼
Cincinnati, OH has a population of 311,097 people, located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Cincinnati? ▼
The median household income in Cincinnati, OH is $52,909 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.5%.
What is the median home value in Cincinnati? ▼
The median home value in Cincinnati, OH is $230,900. Median rent is $1,001/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cincinnati? ▼
The top health indicators in Cincinnati include Short Sleep Duration (41.4%), Obesity (38.3%), High Blood Pressure (36%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cincinnati? ▼
Cincinnati has 13 hospitals with an average rating of 3.9/5 stars. 8 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cincinnati? ▼
The median age in Cincinnati, OH is 33.2 years. 41.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cincinnati, OH is located in Hamilton County, Ohio. With a population of 311K and a $52,909 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 13 hospitals with an average rating of 3.9/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cincinnati area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Ohio

Real-time AQI for every monitored Ohio location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

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Using Cincinnati'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 Cincinnati 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 (Hamilton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.