Bidwell, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,124 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$421 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$605 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gallia County
2
Gallipolis Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gallia County
5
Gallipolis Urban Area
5
Ohio
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 30
Feb 2 4 33
Mar 4 2 41
Apr 2 0 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 0 44
Dec 2 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

River Valley Middle School
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
River Valley High School
<1 miles, W · 3.2star
Vinton Elementary School
5 miles, N · 4.1star
Rio Grande Elementary School
6 miles, W · 4.6star
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Colleges

University of Rio Grande
6 miles, W · 1.4star
Buckeye Hills Career Center
6 miles, W · 1.4star
Ohio University-Main Campus
30 miles, NE · 2.3star
OC Collins Career Center
31 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Holzer Medical Center
6 miles, S · 2.3star
Pleasant Valley Hospital
9 miles, SE · 3.2star
Holzer Medical Center Jackson
20 miles, NW · 3.2star
Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
30 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
53 miles, S · 1.4star
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