Ross
6.3
High score (8-10)
Chillicothe has the Tecumseh outdoor drama — running since 1973 and one of the longest-running outdoor dramas in the US — and the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park with Mound City, one of the most significant Native American ceremonial sites in North America. The combination of outdoor performance and archaeological heritage tourism creates social mixing in a small city that otherwise wouldn't have it. Chillicothe also has a decent microbrewery scene for a city of 21,000.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Chillicothe was Ohio's first capital and the Hopewell Culture earthworks here are legitimately significant — the Mound City group at Hopewell Culture NHP is remarkable. The Tecumseh drama runs every summer. The city of 21,000 has a limited but real social scene. The opioid crisis has hit the county hard and complicates the picture.
Lower score (below 6)
Ross County has real opioid crisis damage that affects the social fabric significantly — Chillicothe has been one of Ohio's harder-hit cities. The heritage tourism is real but doesn't compensate for the economic and social challenges. An outsider without a professional or healthcare anchor has a difficult environment to navigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Ross, Ohio?
$84k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Ross, Ohio?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Ross, Ohio?
36% men have degree
What's the average male height in Ross, Ohio?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Ross, Ohio?
Local women avg 29.8