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Preble County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Preble County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 40,664
- −0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 16,725
- Median household income
- $69,223
- +17.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,900
- Jobs located here
- 11,800
- Highest market score
- 76
- Dentists and orthodontists, #120 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 40,664 people live in Preble County, in 16,725 households. Population estimates show Preble County declined 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Preble County is $69,223 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Preble County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (57).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Preble County are for dentists and orthodontists (76), primary care and pediatric clinics (73) and hair salons (73). Preble County ranks #120 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
For its number of households, Preble County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Preble County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Preble County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 76 | #120 of 1,886 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.7M | 372 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 73 | #187 of 1,656 | 6 | 3.6 | $3.7M | 206 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #200 of 2,339 | 21 | 12.6 | $731K | 170 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 73 | #201 of 2,385 | 32 | 19.1 | $480K | 226 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #178 of 1,490 | 5 | 3.0 | $4.4M | 184 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 72 | #376 of 2,402 | 19 | 11.4 | $5.1M | 150 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 71 | #333 of 2,405 | 50 | 29.9 | $1.2M | 180 | 16 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 71 | #333 of 2,210 | 14 | 8.4 | $2.2M | 245 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #394 of 2,087 | 11 | 6.6 | $2.7M | 216 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #395 of 2,394 | 57 | 34.1 | $386K | 253 | 28 |
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #437 of 2,401 | 67 | 40.1 | $308K | 115 | 19 |
| Spas and skin care | 66 | #314 of 1,769 | 5 | 3.0 | $3.1M | 350 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #548 of 2,405 | 117 | 70.0 | $510K | 137 | 49 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #563 of 2,378 | 37 | 22.1 | $557K | 125 | 17 |
| Convenience stores | 63 | #639 of 2,261 | 9 | 5.4 | $10.7M | 136 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 61 | #440 of 1,451 | 8 | 4.8 | $2.6M | 102 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 61 | #502 of 1,889 | 11 | 6.6 | $5.4M | 131 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #638 of 2,070 | 7 | 4.2 | $13.8M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #573 of 2,088 | 13 | 7.8 | $952K | 144 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #552 of 1,771 | 9 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 126 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #871 of 2,272 | 18 | 10.8 | $1.8M | 144 | 11 |
| Real estate | 55 | #811 of 2,229 | 25 | 14.9 | Index only | 204 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #854 of 2,063 | 15 | 9.0 | $4M | 107 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,090 of 2,358 | 29 | 17.3 | $1.8M | 77 | 19 |
| Gyms | 51 | #865 of 1,792 | 9 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 50 | #699 of 1,493 | 7 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 93 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 49 | #759 of 1,461 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 84 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,309 of 2,176 | 21 | 12.6 | Index only | 193 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,321 of 2,200 | 17 | 10.2 | $752K | 86 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 40 | #1,503 of 2,222 | 26 | 15.5 | $2.3M | 75 | 28 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,481 of 2,090 | 18 | 10.8 | $3.3M | 65 | 28 |
| Veterinarians | 35 | #1,088 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.6 | $2.1M | 78 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 33 | #1,773 of 2,057 | 28 | 16.7 | $1.5M | 62 | 19 |
| Funeral homes | 30 | #1,230 of 1,472 | 12 | 7.2 | $209K | 31 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 28 | #1,369 of 1,611 | 8 | 4.8 | $695K | 69 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 28 | #1,537 of 1,707 | 22 | 13.2 | $1.9M | 40 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $3.1M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $5.5M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.4 | $5.2M | 206 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $6.9M | 223 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $14M | 117 | 8 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $5.1M | 306 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.8 | $14M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $9.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $15.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | 8 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $12.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $22M | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Preble County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $20.6M | $1,233 | 129 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $53.5M | $3,197 | 123 |
| Food away from home | $59.6M | $3,565 | 88 |
| Groceries | $96.7M | $5,779 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $15.4M | $918 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.6M | $332 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $12.4M | $740 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $22M | $1,314 | 102 |
| Pets | $12.8M | $764 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $30.2M | $1,803 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $32.6M | $1,948 | 100 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $42M | $2,512 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $19.1M | $1,140 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $220.7M | $13,196 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Preble County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 40,664−0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 16,725
- Median age
- 43.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 424 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 96
- Median household income
- $69,223+17.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,162
- Median home value
- $180,900
- Jobs located here
- 11,800
- Daytime population
- 34,146Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Preble County, OH growing?
Population estimates put Preble County at 40,664 people in 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 16,725 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Preble County, OH spend?
Households in Preble County spend about $220.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $96.7M on groceries and $59.6M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Preble County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (57).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Preble County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Preble County, dentists and orthodontists (76), primary care and pediatric clinics (73) and hair salons (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #120 of 1,886 scored counties.
How does Preble County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Preble County is $69,223, 14% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (3.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in Preble County, each ranked against other counties.
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