Mansfield, OH, United States

Capital City

With a population of just 47,534, Mansfield is a small, gritty Rust Belt town struggling to reinvent itself after the decline of its once-mighty manufacturing sector. The tax burden is heavy, and the city's high violent crime rate is worse than 89.5% of other US cities. Winters are long, cold, and snowy, with up to 125cm of snowfall per year. But the city does offer some attractions, like the historic Ohio State Reformatory and the Richland Carousel District. Overall, Mansfield is a challenging place to live, best suited for those seeking an affordable cost of living and a dose of Midwestern resilience.