ChaunceyOH
A town of 927, settled in 1838.
Is Chauncey a good place to live?
35% of residents live below the poverty line in Chauncey, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 5 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Chauncey. Chauncey’s density of trails is 1.0 miles per square mile, against 0.2 in Ohio’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Chauncey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
927 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Chauncey: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chauncey, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chauncey.
Chauncey stands out in Ohio and nationally: the median household income there is lower
The top destinations are Athens (36%), Columbus (6%) and The Plains (3%). Chauncey’s average trip to work stands at 21 minutes. Half the trips to work are shorter than 16 miles.
| Chauncey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Chauncey
July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 22° and about 12 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, more of Chauncey’s adults have been diagnosed with depression
19% of adults report frequent mental distress in Chauncey. For adults in the town, the share who have diabetes is 15%.
| Chauncey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 26% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Chauncey | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.2% | 15.3% |
| More adults with depression | 29.9% | 25.4% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 54.9% | 62.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Chauncey, with inland flooding at the top
Federal aid has come to Chauncey households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2004. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. 55 flood insurance claims have been paid locally since 1979. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 83% come from inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Chauncey has set aside 0.3% of its land for conservation
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 0.5 miles. Parks and preserves in Chauncey: one, of 7 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chauncey-Dover Trailhead Park | 0.5 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The median home in Chauncey sells for about $74K
In Chauncey, the rent at the middle of the market is $893 a month. Among households in the town, 53% live in a home they own.
| Chauncey | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $893 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Chauncey
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Chauncey
About 7 of every 100 Chauncey residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
100% of working residents leave Chauncey for work
Where Chauncey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Chauncey
Village in Ohio, United States
Chauncey ( CHAN-see) is a village in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 959 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1839
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft
- ZIP code
- 45719
Questions about Chauncey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chauncey, OH a good place to live?
Chauncey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.