Vinton
6.3
High score (8-10)
Vinton County is ATV and hunting country — Raccoon Creek State Park and the Wayne National Forest access give it outdoor recreation value that draws people from Columbus on weekends. If outdoor rural life is genuinely your culture, there are community entry points.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
McArthur is the county seat of Ohio's smallest county by population. Vinton County is deeply rural Appalachian hill country with one of Ohio's highest poverty rates. Raccoon Creek State Park provides outdoor recreation. The permanent population is small, aging, and insular.
Lower score (below 6)
Vinton County is Ohio's smallest population county — McArthur has about 1,800 people and the county total is barely 13,000. There is essentially no social infrastructure: no college, no significant employers, no social venues beyond a few local bars. Beautiful terrain, nothing else for an outsider to build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Vinton, Ohio?
$80k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Vinton, Ohio?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Vinton, Ohio?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Vinton, Ohio?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Vinton, Ohio?
Local women avg 29.8