JerusalemOH
Today 130 people live in this town, first settled in 1850.
Is Jerusalem a good place to live?
Jerusalem’s average commute is 37 minutes, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Jerusalem has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Jerusalem: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jerusalem, 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 Jerusalem.
A typical Jerusalem home is worth about $174K
The midpoint rent in Jerusalem is $695 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.6% in value. 80% of Jerusalem households own their home.
| Jerusalem | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $695 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards: low risk in Jerusalem, mostly inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, Jerusalem sits below 70% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2004. FEMA puts 67% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 11% to lightning.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Jerusalem has four seasons and pleasant summers
For Jerusalem, the typical July afternoon high is 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Jerusalem stands out in Ohio and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Jerusalem who have been diagnosed with depression: 26%. The town does better than the Ohio average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 14. Among adults locally, 18% have diabetes and 36% get no exercise outside work.
| Jerusalem | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Jerusalem | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.6% | 16.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.2% | 79.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12% | 7.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Jerusalem
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Jerusalem; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Jerusalem residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Jerusalem
Village in Ohio, United States
Jerusalem is a village in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft
- ZIP code
- 43747
Questions about Jerusalem
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jerusalem, OH a good place to live?
Jerusalem has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.