City safety & data profile

SteubenvilleOH

Steubenville, OH is a 18K-resident city in Jefferson County with a median household income of $48,172.

Jefferson County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Steubenville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Steubenville has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $130,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$48,172
Median income
$130,700
Median home
26.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Steubenville

Steubenville posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Steubenville area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Steubenville

Where Steubenville income ranks nationally

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

$48,172 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 Steubenville, OH beyond the headline numbers

Steubenville sits inside Jefferson County, Ohio, at roughly 40.37°N, -80.63°W. Population 18,219, $48,172 median household income. Median home value $130,700, median rent $775. Poverty rate 26.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Steubenville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 45.3%, then obesity at 44.2%. 1 hospital in/around Steubenville, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
18,219
Steubenville
Median Income
$48,172
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$130,700
-43% vs avg
Median Age
35.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jefferson County) - Steubenville'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
65K-6%
Median Income
$59,055+46%
Median Home Value
$127,800+48%
Poverty Rate
16.5%-1%
Unemployment
5%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Steubenville, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$775/mo
Poverty Rate
26.6% +87% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.1%
Work From Home 14.2%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 76.8%
African American 13.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
45.3%
Obesity
44.2%
High Blood Pressure
41.2%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Current Smoking
18.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.6%
Diabetes
15.4%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Current Asthma
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.5%
Annual Checkup 79.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.3%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Steubenville, OH?
Steubenville, OH has a population of 18,219 people, located in Jefferson County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Steubenville?
The median household income in Steubenville, OH is $48,172 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26.6%.
What is the median home value in Steubenville?
The median home value in Steubenville, OH is $130,700. Median rent is $775/month.
What are the top health concerns in Steubenville?
The top health indicators in Steubenville include Short Sleep Duration (45.3%), Obesity (44.2%), High Blood Pressure (41.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Steubenville?
Steubenville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Steubenville?
The median age in Steubenville, OH is 35.3 years. 30.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Steubenville, OH is located in Jefferson County, Ohio. With a population of 18K and a $48,172 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Steubenville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Steubenville'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 (Jefferson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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