The Town FilesAmanda, Ohio
Village in Fairfield County · population 673 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,400
- Household income
- $44,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 43.9
Amanda is a village of 673 people in Fairfield County, Ohio. The median home is worth $168,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, quieter than 92% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Amanda ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Amanda is worth $168,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $44,688, which is more affordable than 7% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $958 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Amanda | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $958 | $914 |
| Median household income | $44,688 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Amanda
| People | Amanda | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Amanda
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amanda since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 3, 1970 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Fairfield County since 1996
Fairfield County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Fairfield County
Fairfield County had 47,292 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,628 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Amanda itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Amanda
4 public schools with 1,548 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda-Clearcreek Primary School | PK-2 | 441 | 17.6 |
| Amanda-Clearcreek High School | 9-12 | 428 | 17.8 |
| Amanda-Clearcreek Elementary School | 3-5 | 364 | 20.2 |
| Amanda-Clearcreek Middle School | 6-8 | 315 | 16.6 |
Towns near Amanda
- Stoutsville, OH5.3 mi · 579 people · home $200,800
- Lancaster, OH8.9 mi · 40,552 people · home $193,900
- Circleville, OH10.7 mi · 13,927 people · home $191,700
- Carroll, OH10.7 mi · 501 people · home $276,100
- Lithopolis, OH12.1 mi · 2,134 people · home $350,000
- Laurelville, OH12.2 mi · 512 people · home $175,900
- Logan Elm Village, OH12.2 mi · 1,045 people · home $204,200
- Ashville, OH12.5 mi · 4,529 people · home $291,000
Amanda questions
Is Amanda, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Amanda scores better for retirees than 63% of Ohio towns and quieter than 92%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Amanda?
The median owner-occupied home in Amanda is valued at $168,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,688, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $958 a month.
What is the weather like in Amanda?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 16.7 inches of snow.
Does Amanda get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Amanda since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 3, 1970. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)