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McArthurOH
A town of 2,110. Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns.
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Population
2,110
+4.8% since 2010
Typical home
$176K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
35.5
years
Jobs based here
666
Balanced
What makes McArthur stand out
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Health
Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
McArthur beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | McArthur | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
| More smokers | 19.7% | 15.4% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 16.3% | 13.9% |
Holzer Medical Center Jackson
17.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
23rd
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical McArthur home is worth about $176K
The typical McArthur home is worth about $176,000, up 4.3% in a year, 29% below the Ohio typical home.
$176KZillow home value
Typical home value
McArthur$176K
Ohio$249K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
McArthur has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–66°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in McArthur
Most working residents leave McArthur for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Elk (7%), Wellston (6%) and Columbus (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In McArthur12%
Elk7%
Wellston6%
Columbus6%
Green5%
22 mi
median commute distance
666
jobs based in McArthur
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in McArthur
McArthur's reported crime rate is well below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
McArthur0
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
McArthur7.5
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
13
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
About McArthur
Village in Ohio, United States
McArthur is a village in and the county seat of Vinton County, Ohio, United States. It is located 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Chillicothe. The population was 1,783 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,783
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 764 ft
- ZIP code
- 45651
- Area code
- 740