Updated April 2026 · 17 cities · 6 data sources
Ohio Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Ohio has an average safety score of 62.2/100 across 6 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 68 | B | 354.3 |
| Cincinnati | 67 | B | 362.9 |
| Columbus | 66 | B | 523.0 |
| Akron | 66 | B | 457.9 |
| Toledo | 55 | C | 437.4 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 51 | C | 580.6 |
| Toledo | 55 | C | 437.4 |
| Columbus | 66 | B | 523.0 |
| Akron | 66 | B | 457.9 |
| Cincinnati | 67 | B | 362.9 |
School Quality
Ohio cities average a school score of 70.3/100 across 3 cities.
Water Safety
Ohio cities average a water safety score of 71.4/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 100 | A | 0 |
| Delaware | 100 | A | 0 |
| Cleveland | 72 | B | 8 |
| Batavia | 45 | C | 5 |
| Columbus | 40 | C | 3 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 72 | B | 8 |
| Batavia | 45 | C | 5 |
| Columbus | 40 | C | 3 |
| Cincinnati | 100 | A | 0 |
| Delaware | 100 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Ohio cities average a median AQI of 41 across 5 cities.
Hospital Quality
Ohio cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.4/5 across 17 cities with a total of 65 hospitals tracked.
City Spending
Ohio cities average $25,563.5 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 59/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 85/100 | $24,651 |
| Akron | 73/100 | $19,638 |
| Cleveland | 69/100 | $23,088 |
| Hamilton | 65/100 | $116,276 |
| Lorain | 60/100 | $16,642 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | $116,276 | 65/100 |
| Cincinnati | $24,651 | 85/100 |
| Cleveland | $23,088 | 69/100 |
| Akron | $19,638 | 73/100 |
| Columbus | $18,858 | 52/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Ohio has 17 tracked cities with an average safety score of 62.2, school score of 70.3, and water safety score of 71.4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Dayton is the safest city in Ohio with a safety score of 68/100 (Grade B).
Dublin has the highest average school score in Ohio at 72/100 (Grade B).
Cincinnati has the highest water safety score in Ohio at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Cincinnati has the highest fiscal health score in Ohio at 85/100 with per-capita spending of $24,651.
Athens has the best air quality in Ohio with a median AQI of 31 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.