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South ZanesvilleOH
With 1,907 residents, it is a town in Ohio.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Ibagli · Public domain
Population
1,907
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$149K
−3.8% in a year
Household income
$39K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
435
A commuter town
Is South Zanesville a good place to live?
The best of South Zanesville’s subject grades are an A− for cost of living and safety; the weakest is a C− for health. South Zanesville’s middle household income is $39,000, below both Ohio’s towns ($75,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). South Zanesville is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 69% of U.S. towns. South Zanesville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes South Zanesville stand out
Where South Zanesville beats most towns.
Typical home value
South Zanesville$149K
Ohio$246K
Cost of livingA−
2.4 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 85% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
South Zanesville0.5
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
83% less violent crime than OH
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave South Zanesville for work
Where South Zanesville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
435jobs based in South Zanesville
3%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How South Zanesville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far South Zanesville is from typical.
Cost of livingIn the top fifth of the towns comparedA−Open →HealthGenesis Hospital 5 miles awayC−Open →Jobs & income435 jobs based hereC−Open →SafetyGraded on crime per residentA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 7.6% of households have no car; 2.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listC+Open →SchoolsBeat 52% of Ohio districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trailsB−Open →HistoryLess recorded history than most townsCOpen →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to South Zanesville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Zanesville, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSouth Zanesville PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offGFL Environmental, 5 miOpenStreetMap
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, Muskingum County Board of ElectionsMuskingum County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code4370143701 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 South Zanesville.
HealthC−
On CDC estimates, South Zanesville is less healthy than 84% of U.S. towns
44% of adults in South Zanesville have obesity; 29% have been diagnosed with depression. The share of adults in South Zanesville who sleep under 7 hours: 43%.
16%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| South Zanesville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | South Zanesville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.3% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 18.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 8% |
Genesis Hospital
5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyA−
South Zanesville reports less crime per resident than 82% of U.S. towns
South Zanesville’s level of violent crime stands at 0.5 per 1,000 residents. Its property crime rate stands at 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
82%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| South Zanesville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.2 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.5 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
South Zanesville0.5
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
South Zanesville4.2
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
82nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
8
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A−
The typical home in South Zanesville is valued at about $149K
Home values are down 3.8% over the year to September 2026. The median rent in South Zanesville is $799 a month. 65% of South Zanesville households are owner-occupiers.
$149KZillow home value
| South Zanesville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 65% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $799 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
South Zanesville$149K
Ohio$246K
−3.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most of South Zanesville’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Among working residents in South Zanesville, 3.2% work locally. Half of commuters travel less than 8 miles. For South Zanesville, the average commute is 23 minutes. The top destinations are Zanesville (29%), Columbus (8%) and Newton Township (4%).
3%work in town
| South Zanesville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In South Zanesville3%
Zanesville29%
Columbus8%
Newton Township4%
Washington Township4%
8 mi
median commute distance
435
jobs based in South Zanesville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 69% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in South Zanesville brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high for South Zanesville comes to 85°F.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring40–63°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsB−
Open space protected for good: 4% of South Zanesville
0.2 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. South Zanesville has one park or preserve, 8 acres in all. In South Zanesville, the concentration of trails is 0.3 miles per square mile.
4%conserved
| South Zanesville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
4%
conserved · 20 of 512 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. South Zanesville Village Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Top of a moderate hazard risk in South Zanesville: inland flooding
Nearly four fifths of South Zanesville’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 6%. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 54% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to South Zanesville households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2012.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 2008
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 40 attractions →The Wilds and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around South Zanesville. Close and well known come first.
16 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
28 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
14 mi MuseumFlint Ridge State Memorial
22 mi GardenDawes Arboretum
16 mi MuseumJohn and Annie Glenn Museum27 mi MuseumJohnson-Humrickhouse MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · Flint Ridge State Memorial: Nyttend, Public domain · Dawes Arboretum: Annmarie Creamer, Public domain · John and Annie Glenn Museum: Akflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about South Zanesville
19pages on South Zanesville
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 52% of OH districtsSafetyA−0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than OH on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$149K typical home · down 3.8% in a yearWork & commuteC−$39K median household income · 435 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 54% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of South Zanesville
Ohio University-Zanesville CampusCommunity college · Public · Zanesville4 mi$6,362 in-state tuitionZane State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Zanesville4.1 mi$6,006 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 South Zanesville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About South Zanesville
Village in Ohio, United States
South Zanesville is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River near the mouth of the Moxahala Creek. The population was 1,894 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
South Zanesville’s neighbors
One town shares a border with South Zanesville.
ZanesvilleSouth Zanesville
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Zanesville | — | — | A− | A− | B− | C− |
| Zanesville | #970 | D | B+ | D | C+ | D− |
South Zanesville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Compare South Zanesville with a neighbor →
Questions about South Zanesville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Zanesville, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.