City safety & data profile

IrontonOH

Ironton, OH is a 11K-resident city in Lawrence County with a median household income of $47,648.

Lawrence County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ironton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ironton has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $106,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$47,648
Median income
$106,700
Median home
23.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Ironton

Ironton posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities

Where Ironton income ranks nationally

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

$47,648 Bottom 7% higher than 7% 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 Ironton, OH beyond the headline numbers

Ironton sits inside Lawrence County, Ohio, at roughly 38.54°N, -82.68°W. Population 10,900, $47,648 median household income. Median home value $106,700, median rent $782. Poverty rate 23.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ironton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 47.1%, then obesity at 44.4%.

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

Population
10,900
Ironton
Median Income
$47,648
-30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$106,700
-53% vs avg
Median Age
40.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lawrence County) - Ironton'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
57K-9%
Median Income
$58,325+40%
Median Home Value
$144,000+48%
Poverty Rate
17.7%-3%
Unemployment
2.7%-70%

Economics

Economics indicators for Ironton, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$782/mo
Poverty Rate
23.7% +67% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.8%
Work From Home 6.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 92.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
47.1%
Obesity
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
42.3%
Physical Inactivity
37.4%
Current Smoking
22.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.9%
Diabetes
18.2%
Binge Drinking
13%
Current Asthma
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.6%
Annual Checkup 81.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
10.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%
Stroke
5.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Ironton, OH? ▼
Ironton, OH has a population of 10,900 people, located in Lawrence County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Ironton? ▼
The median household income in Ironton, OH is $47,648 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.7%.
What is the median home value in Ironton? ▼
The median home value in Ironton, OH is $106,700. Median rent is $782/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ironton? ▼
The top health indicators in Ironton include High Blood Pressure (47.1%), Obesity (44.4%), Short Sleep Duration (42.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Ironton? ▼
The median age in Ironton, OH is 40.9 years. 18.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ironton, OH is located in Lawrence County, Ohio. With a population of 11K and a $47,648 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Ironton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Ironton's profile

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

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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 (Lawrence County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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