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Brecon, OH

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio.

Population

860

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,307

ZIP codes

0

Brecon and its ZIP codes

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Brecon at a glance

  • Brecon is about 4.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,181, close to the Ohio median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,400 (66% below Ohio).

Local data for Brecon, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brecon, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,181

Poverty rate

57.8%

Median home value

$73,400

Homeownership

91.8%

Bachelor's or higher

53.9%

Median age

22.2

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (341), Mexican Americans (204), German Americans (167).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Brecon.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$78,931

514,266 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,987

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.1B

FY 2026, $8,516 per person

Hamilton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brecon, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone49.3%
  • Carpooled50.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Brecon, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,019

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

876

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brecon, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.2%

U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

7.6%

U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.5%

U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts

Cities near Brecon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HighpointCensus-designated place0.7 mi0.3
Sixteen Mile StandCensus-designated place1.7 mi1.1
MontgomeryCity2.4 mi5.3
Blue AshCity2.5 mi7.6
SharonvilleCity3.1 mi9.8
RemingtonCensus-designated place4 mi0.2
EvendaleVillage4.1 mi4.8
LovelandCity4.5 mi5.3
Olde West ChesterCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.4
Concorde HillsCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.4
RossmoyneCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.5
KenwoodCensus-designated place5 mi2.4
DillonvaleCensus-designated place5 mi0.9
LandenCensus-designated place5 mi2
Loveland ParkCensus-designated place5.2 mi1.3
GlendaleVillage5.4 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brecon, OH in?
Brecon is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the population of Brecon, OH?
About 860 people live in Brecon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brecon?
Nearby places include Highpoint (0.7 mi), Sixteen Mile Stand (1.7 mi), Montgomery (2.4 mi), Blue Ash (2.5 mi), Sharonville (3.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023