Scioto County Public RecordsOhio

Scioto County, OH, has 13 public high schools and a total of 38 public schools. Around 85% of adults have a high school diploma, while 14% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools in the area report an average GreatSchools rating of 5/10. Scioto’s schools offer career-tech programs, dual enrollment with Shawnee State University, and adult education at the Scioto County Career Technical Center. The district invests in resource officer programs, reporting lower-than-average incidents of school violence compared to state statistics, and offers a variety of enrichment and remedial educational programs.

As of 2023, Scioto County, OH, had an employment rate of approximately 51.8%. Leading industries include healthcare and social assistance (employing 23.4% of workers), retail trade (13.1%), and educational services (11.2%). Major occupation types are office/administrative support (12.9%), healthcare practitioners (10.7%), and sales (9.3%). Nearly 78% of residents commute by car, with an average one-way travel time of 22.7 minutes. Most work in Scioto County, while about 19% commute to nearby counties, including Lawrence and Jackson.

Scioto County, OH, has a homeownership rate of around 68%, with median home values near $110,000 as of 2023. Rental occupancy stands at about 32%, and average monthly rent is roughly $825. The market has seen modest annual growth—about 4% year-over-year in property values. Housing types are diverse, with single-family homes the most common, alongside some apartments and mobile homes. Portsmouth, the county seat, features established neighborhoods like Sciotoville and Rosemount. Property tax rates average 1.2% of a home’s assessed value, making the area affordable compared to other Ohio regions.

In recent years, Scioto County, OH, has faced higher crime rates than state averages. According to FBI data, the 2022 violent crime rate was approximately 523 incidents per 100,000 people, compared to the Ohio average of 309. Property crimes were also elevated, with nearly 2,000 property crimes reported in 2022. Law enforcement actively encourages community reporting, and local authorities have increased patrols and prevention programs. Despite these efforts, safety remains a concern, with residents advised to stay aware and utilize local resources for crime prevention and support.

As of the 2020 Census, Scioto County, Ohio had a population of 74,008. The median age is 40.8 years, with 48.8% male and 51.2% female residents. Racially, the county is predominantly White (93.6%), followed by Black or African American (2.3%), two or more races (3.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). The population under 18 years is about 20.5%, while those 65 and over comprise 19.2%, reflecting an aging demographic.

Scioto County, OH, had 51,776 registered voters as of 2023. Voters participate in primary, general, and special elections at 44 polling locations. In the 2020 presidential race, turnout was 67.2%, with 69% voting Republican and 29% Democrat. The Board of Elections, comprising 4 members (2 Democrat, 2 Republican), manages elections and registration. Key issues include local levies and school funding. Major parties are Republican and Democrat, with minor third-party activity. Provisional ballots in 2022 totaled 270. Election results and administration adhere to Ohio Revised Code and state oversight.