Mount Healthy Heights, OH — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Hamilton County · Ohio
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Mount Healthy Heights based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
3,547
2023 ACS
Median Income
$65,714
2023
Median Home Value
$145,200
2023
Median Rent
$1,224
2023
Median Age
28.6
Unemployment
7.6%
Cost of Living Index
105.5
100 = national avg
Mount Healthy Heights is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, with a population of 3,547 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Mount Healthy Heights is one of the communities in Ohio.
The median household income in Mount Healthy Heights is $65,714, and the median home value is $145,200. The cost of living index is 105.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,224 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, and the median age is 28.6 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
3,547
Male
1,599
45.1%
Female
1,948
54.9%
Median Age
28.6
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
14.5%
High School or Higher
32.1%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
5.8%
Married
26.7%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.633
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Black
46.8%
Foreign Born
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
141 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
96.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
3,074
English Only
96.9%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
95 speakers
Limited English
3.1%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.9%
Limited English Proficiency
3.1%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
204
5.8% of population
Disability Rate
17.6%
36 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$31,500
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
125
61.3%
Female Veterans
79
38.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$31,500
Non-Veteran Income
$37,713
Difference
-$6,213
-16.5% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
36
Without Disability
168
Disability Rate
17.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
900
#1 Ancestry
German
14.0% (498)
#2 Ancestry
American
3.6% (128)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
2.7% (94)
Top 6 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,288
Family Households
907
70.4%
Married Couples
448
34.8%
Non-Family Households
381
29.6%
Single Mother Households
442
34.3%
Single Father Households
17
1.3%
Living Alone
306
23.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
1,331
In Married Couple
157
11.8%
With Single Mother
1,158
87.0%
With Single Father
16
1.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$74,750
Married Couple Income
$122,841
Single Mother Income
$53,507
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
3.2
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
71
Grandparents Responsible
35
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$65,714
-10% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,981
-27% vs national
Poverty Rate
23.0%
+69% vs national
Gini Index
0.3474
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.6%
+46% vs national
SNAP Recipients
17.0%
of households
How Mount Healthy Heights Compares
Mount Healthy Heights vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mount Healthy Heights is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a median household income of $65,714, making it the 13,927th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher median household income than 50% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a per capita income of $26,981, making it the 20,458th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher per capita income than 27% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a poverty rate of 23.0%, making it the 5,572nd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher poverty rate than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a unemployment rate of 7.6%, making it the 6,529th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher unemployment rate than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Mount Healthy Heights. The median household income here is $65,714.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
+58% vs OH avg
Labor Force
1,586
Employed
1,466
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
32.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
28.6
Work from Home
3.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$97.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
105.5
100 = national avg
+5.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,421
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$109,722
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,051
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,353
per month
The median household income in Mount Healthy Heights, OH is $65,714, which is 10.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,981. The poverty rate of 23.0% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3474, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 1,586. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 81.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 105.5, which is 5.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 114.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,421 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$225,000
Median List Price
$184,444
Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Days on Market
111
Active Inventory
2
Months of Supply
0.7
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
33.3%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
50.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.8%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
3
New Listings
2
Pending Sales
2
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$175
Median List $/SF
$186
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Mount Healthy Heights, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, home prices have risen 376.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 100.3%. The 10-year growth rate is 106.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 57.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN housing market rather than Mount Healthy Heights alone.
Metro area: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Mount Healthy Heights vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mount Healthy Heights is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a median home value of $145,200, making it the 16,990th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher median home value than 39% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a median rent of $1,224, making it the 6,384th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher median rent than 71% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a price per square foot of $175, making it the 10,150th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher price per square foot than 51% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has a rent burden of 22.4%, making it the 5,855th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Mount Healthy Heights has a higher rent burden than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$145,200
Median Rent
$1,224
Total Housing Units
1,475
Vacancy Rate
12.7%
Owner Occupied
58.2%
Renter Occupied
41.8%
Median Property Tax
$2,497
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$985
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,497
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.72%
of home value
Median Home Value
$145,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,769
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,497) by the median home value ($145,200). In Mount Healthy Heights, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.72%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Mount Healthy Heights, OH is $225,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 111 days on the market. 33.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 0.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $175. The median rent is $1,224 per month (Census ACS). About 58.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 1,475 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,497. The effective tax rate is 1.72%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Mount Healthy Heights. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$67.0M
Individual Assistance
$6.2M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $48.8M | $6.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Landslides, and Mudslides → | Flood | Apr 2018 | $3.0M | — |
| Severe Storms → | Severe Storm | Jun 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2011 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… → | Severe Storm | Oct 2008 | $8.1M | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $304K | — |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2005 | $1.3M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2001 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 1997 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 1990 | — | — |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1978 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Mudslides → | Mud/Landslide | Jun 1973 | — | — |
| Heavy Rains & Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1968 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Flooding, Severe Storms, and … → | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… → | Unknown | — | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,913
Total Claims Paid
$33,514,974
Avg Claim Payout
$17,520
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$18,568,457
Properties Protected
317
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 22 | $16,105,728 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $82,121 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 1 | $2,358,108 |
| 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mount Healthy Heights has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, heat wave, cold wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 1,913 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $67,019,381 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,220,674 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
41.1%
5.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.3%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
33.4%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Mount Healthy Heights has an obesity rate of 41.1%, which is 5.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospi...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital | 4.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Health - West Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Summit Behavioral Healthcare | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cincinnati Va Medical Center | 9.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
81.0%
+3% vs national
Public Transit
2.3%
+150% vs national
Work From Home
3.5%
-62% vs national
Carpool
9.5%
Walk
3.8%
How Mount Healthy Heights's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Mount Healthy Heights, OH covers travel times and transportation modes. 81.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.5% work from home, which is below the OH state average of 8.5%. Public transit is used by 2.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.5% of workers carpool. 3.8% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
96.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
76.7%
of households
No Internet
1.0%
of households
Total Households
1,288
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.5%
of households
Smartphone
97.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
70.0%
of households
Tablet
65.2%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
16.0¢
per kWh
-16% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.7¢
per kWh
-31% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.1¢
per kWh
-40% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$135
residential
-8% vs Under 10,000 avg
6% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Mount Healthy Heights vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
96.2% of households in Mount Healthy Heights have broadband internet access. 76.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.0% of households have no internet access. 10.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Mount Healthy Heights is located in Hamilton County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Mount Healthy Heights.
Election Overview
Source: Hamilton County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
233,360
57.0%
GOP Votes
172,365
42.1%
Total Votes
409,753
Margin
D+14.9%
Shift from 2020
R+1.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 233,360 | 172,365 | 409,753 | 57.0% | 42.1% | D+14.9 |
| 2020 | 246,266 | 177,886 | 430,929 | 57.1% | 41.3% | D+15.9 |
| 2016 | 207,587 | 169,972 | 395,000 | 52.5% | 43.0% | D+9.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Hamilton County recorded 409,753 total votes. Democrats won the county with 57.0% of the vote compared to 42.1% for Republicans, a margin of D+14.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hamilton County has shifted 5.4 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
27
Total Population
531,315
Avg Median Income
-$49,323,363
Avg Home Value
-$49,193,801
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45014 | 45,652 | $69,624 | $215,700 | $1,145 | 22.6 |
| 45015 | 11,102 | $45,543 | $116,600 | $1,041 | 5.6 |
| 45041 | 131 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 45069 | 55,635 | $115,539 | $314,300 | $1,585 | 29.0 |
| 45211 | 37,234 | $54,582 | $156,600 | $915 | 9.0 |
| 45212 | 21,007 | $63,698 | $229,400 | $932 | 3.7 |
| 45215 | 30,806 | $71,949 | $200,100 | $954 | 12.0 |
| 45216 | 9,493 | $51,602 | $138,200 | $815 | 2.8 |
| 45217 | 5,437 | $67,974 | $149,200 | $923 | 2.1 |
| 45218 | 3,815 | $74,617 | $169,600 | $1,017 | 1.3 |
| 45220 | 14,636 | $51,404 | $385,200 | $954 | 2.9 |
| 45223 | 13,049 | $46,930 | $203,800 | $914 | 4.6 |
| 45224 | 22,186 | $57,754 | $174,400 | $895 | 6.1 |
| 45225 | 9,451 | $22,320 | $108,400 | $639 | 2.9 |
| 45229 | 14,000 | $30,829 | $316,000 | $831 | 2.7 |
| 45231 | 40,852 | $69,140 | $164,900 | $1,118 | 14.8 |
| 45232 | 7,257 | $25,232 | $122,500 | $605 | 4.0 |
| 45237 | 21,234 | $43,598 | $158,700 | $863 | 6.1 |
| 45239 | 29,035 | $58,276 | $155,500 | $949 | 6.3 |
| 45240 | 29,453 | $66,918 | $176,600 | $1,187 | 9.7 |
| 45241 | 23,545 | $94,943 | $292,000 | $1,137 | 17.5 |
| 45246 | 13,925 | $70,150 | $189,700 | $1,231 | 9.4 |
| 45247 | 23,588 | $95,810 | $268,300 | $1,095 | 21.2 |
| 45248 | 23,287 | $81,731 | $206,200 | $1,053 | 11.4 |
| 45251 | 20,561 | $75,620 | $175,900 | $1,193 | 11.9 |
| 45252 | 4,941 | $96,750 | $312,900 | $825 | 11.3 |
| 45267 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
Mount Healthy Heights, OH has 27 ZIP codes with a combined population of 531,315. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$49,323,363. The average median home value is -$49,193,801. The average median monthly rent is -$49,381,797.
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