Marblehead, OH is an idyllic small town located on Lake Erie in Ottawa County. It has a population of about 1,500 and is known for its charming downtown area and well-maintained historic homes. According to the rankings by BestPlaces, Marblehead has an overall score of 73 out of 100. This score was based on several factors including cost of living, crime rate, employment rate, housing affordability and weather. The rankings also highlight that Marblehead has a low cost of living at 10% below the national average as well as very low crime rates with only 0.2 violent crimes per 1000 people. Additionally, Marblehead is rated highly in employment rate with 2.4% unemployment compared to the US unemployment rate of 3.7%. Housing affordability is slightly below average but still very reasonable given the town's small size and picturesque surroundings. Finally, the weather in Marblehead is considered mild with temperatures ranging from a high of 86F in July to 22F in January. All these favorable factors come together to make Marblehead a great place to live for its residents.
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