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A town of 1,565. Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,565
−15.1% since 2010
Typical home
$99K
+9.4% in a year
Household income
$33K
median
Median age
36.1
years
Jobs based here
777
Balanced
What makes Pomeroy stand out
The 2 things Pomeroy does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Pomeroy has shrunk 15.1% since 2010
1,852 people in 2010; 1,565 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Pomeroy’s report card
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The data
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Health
Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns
Pomeroy beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better11 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Pomeroy | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 14.3% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 23.7% | 14.1% |
| More smokers | 25.2% | 15.4% |
Rivers Health
12.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
0th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Pomeroy home is worth about $99K
The typical Pomeroy home is worth about $99,000, up 9.4% in a year, 60% below the Ohio typical home.
$99KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pomeroy$99K
Ohio$249K
+9.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
73
paid flood claims since 1978
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Pomeroy has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring41–66°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Pomeroy
Most working residents leave Pomeroy for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Athens (8%), Columbus (6%) and Middleport (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pomeroy10%
Athens8%
Columbus6%
Middleport6%
Green5%
21 mi
median commute distance
777
jobs based in Pomeroy
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Pomeroy
Pomeroy's reported crime rate is well below Ohio's. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Pomeroy0.7
Ohio3.1
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Pomeroy0.7
Ohio16.5
U.S.17.7
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
1
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0.3% of Pomeroy is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 5 of 2,130 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pomeroy Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Pomeroy Skate Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Pomeroy’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Pomeroy.
SalisburyMiddleportPomeroy