The Town FilesBatavia, Ohio
Village in Clermont County · population 1,972 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,800
- Household income
- $60,984
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 38.7
Batavia is a village of 1,972 people in Clermont County, Ohio. The median home is worth $205,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Batavia 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 Batavia is worth $205,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $60,984, which is more affordable than 15% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 58.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Batavia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $817 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,984 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 58.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Batavia
| People | Batavia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Batavia
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Batavia since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 278 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 7, 1986.
Severe weather in Clermont County since 1996
Clermont County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4002: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clermont County
Clermont County had 62,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,779 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Batavia itself the ACS puts it at 12.3%.
Public schools in Batavia
8 public schools with 6,064 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Clermont Middle School | 6-8 | 1,739 | 15.8 |
| Batavia Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,158 | 17.5 |
| Batavia High School | 9-12 | 664 | 23.7 |
| Willowville Elementary School | PK-5 | 657 | 21.9 |
| Batavia Middle School | 6-8 | 570 | 15.4 |
| Clermont Northeastern Elementary School | K-5 | 553 | 17.3 |
| Clermont Northeastern High School | 9-12 | 414 | 17.3 |
| Clermont Northeastern Middle School | 6-8 | 309 | 20.6 |
Towns near Batavia
- Owensville, OH3.3 mi · 786 people · home $157,700
- Amelia, OH4.5 mi · 12,575 people · home $230,400
- Withamsville, OH6.1 mi · 7,357 people · home $229,400
- Williamsburg, OH6.7 mi · 2,570 people · home $196,900
- Summerside, OH6.8 mi · 4,941 people · home $210,200
- Mount Carmel, OH6.8 mi · 4,828 people · home $226,100
- Day Heights, OH7.3 mi · 2,625 people · home $258,900
- Mount Repose, OH8.0 mi · 4,648 people · home $253,500
Batavia questions
Is Batavia, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Batavia scores better for retirees than 28% of Ohio towns and quieter than 38%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Batavia?
The median owner-occupied home in Batavia is valued at $205,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,984, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Batavia?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 15.0 inches of snow.
Does Batavia get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Batavia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. 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)