Scio, Harrison County, Ohio 1899, 1899
Scio’s story
185 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1899.
- 1841Scio is settled
ScioOH
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
649
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$169K
+6.4% in a year
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
30.6
years
Jobs based here
35
A commuter town
Is Scio a good place to live?
37% of residents live below the poverty line in Scio, where Ohio’s towns sit at 9.1% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 9 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Scio. Scio has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Scio stand out
Where Scio beats most towns.
Small town
649 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Scio: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Scio, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterScio PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Scio’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Harrison County Board of ElectionsHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4398843988 100%Census 2020
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 Scio.
Work & commute
The median household income in Scio is lower than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
Scio’s median household income is $42,000, below both the Ohio town median ($75,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The average trip to work in Scio is 32 minutes. Since 2013, Scio has lost 77 jobs, to 35 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Scio | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Scio1%
Cadiz7%
Dover4%
New Philadelphia4%
Uhrichsville3%
24 mi
median commute distance
35
jobs based in Scio
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Scio is valued at about $169K
The typical Scio home is worth about $169,000, up 6.4% in a year, 31% below the Ohio typical home. 52% of Scio households own their home.
$169KZillow home value
| Scio | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 52% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $828 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Scio$169K
Ohio$246K
+6.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Low risk in Scio, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Scio.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
4
paid flood claims since 1980
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Scio, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Scio has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 20° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Scio is
Scio beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 18% of adults smoke cigarettes in Scio.
| Scio | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Scio | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults screened for colon cancer | 59.3% | 65.2% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 57.4% | 62.9% |
Harrison Community Hospital
11.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Scio
17pages on Scio
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Scio; the nearest are
Kent State University at TuscarawasUniversity or college · Public · New Philadelphia17.5 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionEastern Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Steubenville22.1 mi
About 1 of every 100 Scio residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Scio for work
Where Scio’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
35jobs based in Scio
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Scio
3 notable people were born in Scio.
About Scio
Village in Ohio, United States
Scio ( SY-oh) is a village in North Township, Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 673 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 991 ft
- ZIP code
- 43988
Questions about Scio
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Scio, OH a good place to live?
Scio has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Scio, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Gordon H. Bower and Doc Bundy.