City safety & data profile

CirclevilleOH

Circleville, OH is a 14K-resident city in Pickaway County with a median household income of $60,296.

Pickaway County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Circleville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Circleville has a population larger than 22% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $191,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 78%
By size
$60,296
Median income
$191,700
Median home
18.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Circleville

Circleville posts a median household income higher than 23% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Circleville area.

Top 77%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Circleville

Where Circleville income ranks nationally

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

$60,296 Bottom 23% higher than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Circleville, OH beyond the headline numbers

Circleville sits inside Pickaway County, Ohio, at roughly 39.60°N, -82.95°W. Population 13,857, $60,296 median household income. Median home value $191,700, median rent $955. Poverty rate 18.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Circleville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41.5%, then short sleep duration at 40.9%. 1 hospital in/around Circleville, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
13,857
Circleville
Median Income
$60,296
-11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$191,700
-16% vs avg
Median Age
35.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pickaway County) - Circleville'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
60K+7%
Median Income
$74,040+37%
Median Home Value
$256,800+72%
Poverty Rate
11.5%-14%
Unemployment
3.5%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Circleville, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$955/mo
Poverty Rate
18.9% +33% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 90.4%
African American 3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41.5%
Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
Obesity
40.2%
Physical Inactivity
32.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Diabetes
14.4%
Current Asthma
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57%
Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BERGER HOSPITAL
CIRCLEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Circleville, OH?
Circleville, OH has a population of 13,857 people, located in Pickaway County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Circleville?
The median household income in Circleville, OH is $60,296 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
What is the median home value in Circleville?
The median home value in Circleville, OH is $191,700. Median rent is $955/month.
What are the top health concerns in Circleville?
The top health indicators in Circleville include High Blood Pressure (41.5%), Short Sleep Duration (40.9%), Obesity (40.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Circleville?
Circleville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Circleville?
The median age in Circleville, OH is 35.4 years. 22.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Circleville, OH is located in Pickaway County, Ohio. With a population of 14K and a $60,296 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Circleville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Circleville's profile

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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 (Pickaway 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.