The Town FilesAntwerp, Ohio
Village in Paulding County · population 1,676 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,800
- Household income
- $58,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.7
Antwerp is a village of 1,676 people in Paulding County, Ohio. The median home is worth $144,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Ohio towns, better for families than 88% of Ohio towns, quieter than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Antwerp 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 Antwerp is worth $144,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $58,036, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $806 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Antwerp | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $806 | $914 |
| Median household income | $58,036 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Antwerp
| People | Antwerp | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Antwerp
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antwerp since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 24, 2016 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 26, 2014.
Severe weather in Paulding County since 1996
Paulding County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Paulding County
Paulding County had 4,982 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,035 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Antwerp itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Antwerp
3 public schools with 657 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp Local Elementary School | PK-5 | 352 | 13.5 |
| Antwerp Local High School | 9-12 | 174 | 10.2 |
| Antwerp Local Middle School | 6-8 | 131 | 16.4 |
Towns near Antwerp
- Payne, OH6.9 mi · 1,192 people · home $112,000
- Woodburn, IN7.0 mi · 1,551 people · home $137,000
- Hicksville, OH8.0 mi · 3,431 people · home $157,600
- Paulding, OH8.4 mi · 3,555 people · home $120,200
- Harlan, IN9.8 mi · 1,577 people · home $179,200
- Grabill, IN12.2 mi · 1,112 people · home $150,200
- Sherwood, OH12.5 mi · 802 people · home $137,500
- Leo-Cedarville, IN15.1 mi · 3,624 people · home $370,100
Antwerp questions
Is Antwerp, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Antwerp scores better for retirees than 32% of Ohio towns and quieter than 83%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Antwerp?
The median owner-occupied home in Antwerp is valued at $144,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,036, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $806 a month.
What is the weather like in Antwerp?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 23.6 inches of snow.
Does Antwerp get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antwerp since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 24, 2016. 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)