South Alum Creek, Columbus, OH Area Guide

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South Alum Creek Area Facts

  • South Alum Creek has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • South Alum Creek crime rates are 37% higher than the Columbus average
  • Cost of living in South Alum Creek is 9% lower than the Columbus average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Alum Creek? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Williams Creek Park
      Three Creeks Metro Park
      Berwick Park
      Madison Mills Park
      Alum Crest Park
      Elk Run Park
      Easthaven Park
      Lancaster Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      Motts Military Museum
      Motts Military Museum
      South Drive-In Theater
      Bernlohr Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Subway
      Long John Silver's
      KFC
      Dairy Queen
      Minuteman Pizza
      Donerick's Pub
      Hot Head Burritos

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Alum Creek? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in South Alum Creek.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Alum Creek? The cost of living in South Alum Creek is 86/100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio.
      South Alum Creek
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Alum Creek? South Alum Creek crime rates are 4,229, which are 114% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      4,229 per 100k people

      85% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      85% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in South Alum Creek? The median income in South Alum Creek is $49,726 which is 2% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $49,72610% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,00433% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      121% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is South Alum Creek a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Medical Center
      OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
      Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
      University Hospital East
      Select Specialty Hospital
      Mount Carmel East Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Drive-Thru Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Reilly Chiropratice
      Leubbe Hearing Services
      The Little Clinic
      OhioHealth Urgent Care
      Olentangy Medical Center
      The Little Clinic
      Med Columbus
      Downtown Dermatology LLC

      A+ Housing

      What are South Alum Creek home prices? South Alum Creek home prices are $95,450 - which is 28% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $95,45048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9074% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Alum Creek have good schools? The South Alum Creek graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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