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Photo of Portiuncula Hermitage and Retreat Center Pond
Jerusalem, Ohio
Courtesy of Dr. Tom Ringenberg

Jerusalem, Ohio Overview

As of 2009, Jerusalem's population is 147 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.32 percent.

The median home cost in Jerusalem is $58,790. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.50 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Jerusalem's cost of living is 21.27% Lower than the U.S. average.

Jerusalem public schools spend $5,615 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Jerusalem.

The unemployment rate in Jerusalem is 13.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Jerusalem jobs have Increased by 0.80 percent.

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This township:	17.2%
Whole state:	10.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This township:	6.1%
Whole state:	4.8%

Cities in this township include: Beallsville.

Religion

53.19% of the people in Jerusalem, OH are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion.
6.13% are Catholic;
19.62% are Protestant;
0.00% are LDS;
27.44% are another Christian faith;
0.00% in Jerusalem, OH are Jewish;
0.00% are an eastern faith;
0.00% affilitates with Islam.

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