Noble County Public RecordsOhio

Noble County, OH has 5 public schools, including one high school—Shenandoah High—with a graduation rate of about 95%. Only 12% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well below the state average. The average school test score is 54% (state average: 71%). School safety is considered above average, with low reported incidents. The county offers some adult education and vocational programs through Mid-East Career and Technology Centers. Educational resources are somewhat limited, but schools provide specialized programs, including STEM and career readiness initiatives, to support diverse student needs.

As of 2022, Noble County, OH, had an employment rate of approximately 54.5%. The leading employment sectors were health care and social assistance (18.7%), retail trade (10.5%), and manufacturing (8.9%). Major occupation types included production, transportation, and material moving (24.2%) and management, business, science, and arts (23.6%). Around 81.3% of workers commuted to work by car, with an average commute time of 31.2 minutes. The majority of residents work within Noble and neighboring Guernsey and Washington counties.

Noble County, OH, boasts a homeownership rate of approximately 77%, with median home values near $130,000 and median gross rents around $680 per month. The housing market is stable, with modest appreciation in property values over recent years. Most homes are single-family dwellings, predominantly in rural settings and small towns like Caldwell. Neighborhoods are close-knit and feature a mix of historic and newer homes. Property taxes average about 1.5% of assessed value, translating to roughly $1,950 annually for a median-priced home. Rental options are limited compared to ownership, reflecting the county’s rural character.

Noble County, Ohio, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state averages. According to recent FBI data, the county reported approximately 120 total crimes in 2023, with violent crimes constituting less than 10%. Property crimes, such as burglary and theft, accounted for the majority—around 108 incidents. The county’s crime rate is 25% lower than the Ohio average. Law enforcement responses are prompt, and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity using the Sheriff’s Office tip line, contributing to improved community safety.

As of the 2020 Census, Noble County, Ohio, had a population of 14,115. The median age was 42.5 years. About 51% of residents were male and 49% female. Racially, the population was predominantly White (94.6%), with African Americans making up 3.3%, and other races, including Hispanic or Latino, comprising about 2.1%. The county's population reflects a largely rural, aging demographic with limited diversity.

Noble County, Ohio, with approximately 9,400 registered voters as of 2024, conducts primary, general, and special elections, administered by the Noble County Board of Elections. In the 2020 presidential election, about 79% of votes favored the Republican candidate. Polling locations include community centers and schools across the county’s 10 precincts. Main issues on ballots often involve local levies and school funding. The county is strongly Republican, though Democrats maintain a modest presence. Voter registration can be completed online or at the Board of Elections office in Caldwell.