Clark
6.7
High score (8-10)
Wittenberg University in Springfield adds a small but real college presence and the university neighborhood has some social activity. Springfield's Haitian community — around 12,000-15,000 people in a city of 60,000 — has made it one of the more genuinely mixed mid-size cities in Ohio, which creates social texture that most comparable Ohio cities don't have.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Clark County's Springfield became nationally discussed in 2024 for its large Haitian immigrant population — one of the largest in the Midwest at roughly 15,000 in a city of 60,000. The city has real economic struggles and a complicated social landscape that varies heavily by neighborhood. Wittenberg University provides some college energy. The political controversy has made Springfield more externally known than it is locally comfortable.
Lower score (below 6)
Springfield has deep economic struggles — manufacturing decline, poverty, and the social strain that comes from rapid demographic change that the city infrastructure wasn't ready for. The social environment is complicated and the economic base is weak. Wittenberg University doesn't provide enough student population to offset the broader difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Clark, Ohio?
$59k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Clark, Ohio?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Clark, Ohio?
27% men have degree
What's the average male height in Clark, Ohio?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Clark, Ohio?
Local women avg 29.5