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  • Austintown has its very own indie pop duo, Munnycat, proving small Ohio suburbs can produce chart-worthy cool.
  • Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course brought a full casino experience to this quiet Youngstown suburb back in 2014.
  • Austintown's high school team is called the Fitch Falcons, yes, that Fitch, making it arguably the most mall-name-sounding school mascot in Ohio.
Your
Austintown
Retirement Outlook — in 90 seconds
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29,467
+
Total Population
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$
45,923
Median Income
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$
101,900
Median Home
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22
%
Age 65+
Retirement Suitability
How
Austintown
ranks for retirees?
39
/ 100

A blended, sourced view of how this city ranks for retirees across tax, affordability, healthcare, and climate.

Tax
8
Affordability
97
Healthcare
29
Climate
26

Results

Austintown

Suitability Breakdown

Retirement tax planning
01 - Taxes

Retirement Tax Treatment

Tax
8

Ohio does not tax Social Security benefits, which preserves a meaningful income source for most retirees.

State sales tax here runs about

%.

Source · Tax Foundation
8
Retirement tax planning
02 - Income

Annuity Rates Available Here

Affordability
97

Fixed annuity rates reach up to

7

% on 5-year terms, with most landing between

5

% and

5

%.

Source · Cannex
97
Retirement tax planning
03 - Healthcare

Hospital Access & Quality

Healthcare
29

The area has

3

Medicare-certified hospitals, averaging a

3

/5 CMS quality rating.

Source · CMS Hospital Compare
3
Retirement tax planning
04 - Climate

Weather & Comfort

Climate
26

A

Cold / Snowy

climate — summers peak near

84

°F, winters dip to about

22

°F, with roughly

37

″ of snow a year.

Source · NOAA Climate Normals
Cold / Snowy
Retirement tax planning
05 - Risk

Natural Disaster Risk

Risk
Relatively Moderate

FEMA's overall natural-disaster risk rating for this county on the National Risk Index.

Source · FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ohio tax Social Security income for retirees?

Ohio does not tax Social Security benefits, which helps retirees in Austintown preserve more of that income. This can be meaningful in a community where the median household income is around $45,923. Pension income treatment is less straightforward, so retirees with pension income should verify their specific situation with a tax professional.

What hospitals are available near Austintown for Medicare patients?

Three Medicare-certified hospitals serve the Austintown area. Their average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5 stars, which sits at the midpoint of the scale. Since individual facility scores vary, retirees are encouraged to look up specific hospital ratings on the CMS website before selecting a provider for their care.

Is housing affordable for retirees on a fixed income in Austintown?

The median home value in Austintown is $101,900, which is considerably lower than many U.S. markets. For retirees managing a fixed income against a median household income of $45,923, relatively modest home prices can reduce housing costs and free up more income for healthcare, daily expenses, or savings.

What is the weather like in Austintown for retirees considering the climate?

Austintown has a cold and snowy climate. Average summer highs reach 84 degrees Fahrenheit, while average winter lows drop to 22 degrees. Annual snowfall averages 36 inches. Retirees who are sensitive to cold or have mobility concerns may want to factor in winter conditions when planning transportation, home maintenance, and healthcare access.

How can a guaranteed annuity help retirees in Austintown manage income risk?

More than one in five Austintown residents is 65 or older, making steady income a community-wide concern. A multi-year guaranteed annuity locks in a fixed interest rate for a set term, so a portion of savings grows predictably regardless of market swings. That certainty pairs well with Ohio’s policy of not taxing Social Security, stretching retirement dollars further against everyday costs. Because rates change often, check our current annuity rates page for today’s figures.

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