City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Landen, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Landen - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,041
Residents
$105,948
Median income
$284,400
Median home
$1,353
Median rent (state)

Landen - the verdict

Landen ranks in the 81st percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

81st
percentile, household income
62nd
percentile, home value
50th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Landen, OH

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 8,041 residents in Landen, a small town within Ohio. Median household income here is $105,948 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.6%. Home values in Landen run a median of $284,400, and the median resident age is 42.0 years. About 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 71.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,353 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Ohio's average monthly utility costs around $228 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 77.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

8,041 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$105,948 /yr

Poverty 2.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Landen compare to other US cities?

Here's how Landen stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 81% higher than other cities
Home value 62% pricier than other cities
Median rent 50% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Landen against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Ohio only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Ohio-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Landen's strongest outlier among Ohio cities

Among the 1,196 Ohio cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Landen ranks #69 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Landen only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#119 of 1,145
90th percentile in Ohio
Median Gross Rent
#112 of 1,196
79th percentile in Ohio
Median Home Value
#130 of 1,164
89th percentile in Ohio
Poverty Rate
#891 of 1,196
25th percentile in Ohio
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#69 of 1,196
94th percentile in Ohio

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Ohio only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

81stIncome percentile

81st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Landen's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$284,400 38th percentile more affordable than 38% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Landen $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Landen, OH Landen, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Landen, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Landen, OH median $105,948/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Landen, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Landen, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 59.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,041
Median Income
$105,948
Median Home Value
$284,400
Median Age
42.0
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Labor force participation
71.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
59.7%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.5%
Carpool
4.6%
Public Transit
1.3%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
18.3%
Other
2.3%

Based on 4,529 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Landen sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,353/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.8 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Ohio

Groesbeck
8,036 people
Oberlin
8,054 people
Bellevue
8,201 people
Campbell
7,812 people
North Madison
8,309 people
Dry Run
7,765 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Landen's 8,041 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lucas, TX
8,040 people
Montpelier, VT
8,038 people
Vinton, VA
8,038 people
Atco, NJ
8,037 people
South Weber, UT
8,037 people
Union, SC
8,047 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Landen's $105,948 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

St. Simons, GA
$105,944 median income
Royal Pines, NC
$105,956 median income
Lizton, IN
$105,938 median income
Petersham, MA
$105,938 median income
Midlothian, VA
$105,927 median income
Heritage Bay, FL
$105,972 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Landen, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Landen, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.1% White 86.1% Black or African American 2.6% Asian 3.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.5% Two or more races 5.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Landen compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Landen (this city) 8,041 $105,948
Groesbeck 8,036 $59,886
Oberlin 8,054 $73,775
Bellevue 8,201 $57,534
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Landen, OH?

What is the population of Landen, OH? +

8,041 people live in Landen, OH according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Landen, OH? +

Landen households earn a median of $105,948 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Landen? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Landen; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Landen, OH? +

The median home value in Landen is $284,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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