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South Point, OH

South Point, OH.

Population: 11,548 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Point, OH is $163,102 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,900 after a median 8 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,102

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$163,102
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+63.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$164,112
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$184,900
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$864/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,393/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tri-State STEM+M School, South Point Local
Schools include
Tri-State STEM+M School, Burlington Elementary School, South Point High School, South Point Elementary School, South Point Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
60
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
South Point Plant (3.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.5°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
23.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,409
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,772

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS' MEDICAL CENTER, THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER, MORGAN COUNTY ARH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-15 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,521
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,262
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South PointState medianUS median
Typical home value$163,102$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$184,900$242,250$325,000
Median days on market8 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,521$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in South Point, OH?
$163,102.
What is the median sale price in South Point, OH?
$184,900.
How long do homes take to sell in South Point, OH?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in South Point, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,006/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Point, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
Is South Point, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within South Point, OH. 60 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in South Point, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Point, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Point, OH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: South Point Plant, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve South Point, OH?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Point, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South Point, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Point, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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