Rio Grande, OH

Rio Grande, Ohio

Rio Grande, Ohio, in Gallia county, is 32 miles N of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 81 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The village has a population of 915.

The People and Families of Rio Grande

In Rio Grande, about 22% of adults are married. Rio Grande has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rio Grande had a median family income of $29,167. Rio Grande benefits from its educated workforce.

Rio Grande Housing

In Rio Grande, 36% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Rio Grande rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Rio Grande.

Commuting

In Rio Grande, 54% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Rio Grande is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

Rio Grande strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Rio Grande, OH

Comparing Rio Grande to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Rio Grande Almanac

Rio Grande Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rio Grande Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rio Grande High Schools (2004)

BUCKEYE HILLS CAREER CENTER
PO BOX 157
740-245-5334
A Vocational School

Rio Grande Colleges

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Gallia Jackson Vinton Joint Vocational School District

University of Rio Grande

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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