Portsmouth Public RecordsOhio

Portsmouth, Scioto County, OH, has 6 public schools, including Portsmouth High School, with a graduation rate of around 85%. Approximately 13% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the national average. The city offers adult education through Shawnee State University and local career centers. Portsmouth schools’ GreatSchools ratings average 4/10, indicating below-average performance, but programs in STEM and the arts are available. School safety initiatives include resource officers and anti-bullying programs to enhance security.

Portsmouth, located in Scioto County, OH, has a 2022 estimated population of approximately 18,000. The median age is about 39 years. Gender distribution is fairly balanced with 48% male and 52% female. Racially, the city is predominantly White (87%), with African Americans making up 7%, two or more races 4%, and other races and ethnicities (including Hispanic or Latino) comprising around 2%.

Portsmouth, Scioto County, OH, relies heavily on personal vehicles, with approximately 85% of commuters driving alone and a vehicle ownership rate of about 89% of households (2022 ACS). Public transit usage is low—less than 1% use services like Access Scioto County. The average one-way commute is 19 minutes, faster than the national average. Transportation infrastructure includes US Route 23, US Route 52, and a local bus network. Major employment hubs are Southern Ohio Medical Center, Shawnee State University, and local manufacturing, retail, and service sectors clustered downtown and near arterial roads.

Portsmouth, Scioto County, OH, has a homeownership rate of about 52%, with median home values around $82,000 (2022). Rental rates average $730 per month. The market has seen modest growth—home values up 4% year-over-year. Housing ranges from historic single-family homes downtown to apartments and newer suburban builds in areas like Hilltop and Rosemount. Property tax rates are about 1.19%, below the national average. Neighborhoods like Sciotoville and West Portsmouth offer affordable options.

Portsmouth, Scioto County, OH, is served by major hospitals such as Southern Ohio Medical Center (222 beds), with clinics including Valley View Health Center. Healthcare provider density is about 29 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents. Access challenges exist: about 10% of residents lack health insurance, higher than Ohio’s average. The city’s 2020 population was ~18,000, with 88% White and a median age of 39. Common health issues are opioid use disorder, heart disease, and diabetes. Medicaid/Medicare coverage rates are high (over 40%), reflecting the area’s lower income and higher elderly population.