The Town FilesBergholz, Ohio
Village in Jefferson County · population 544 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,300
- Household income
- $56,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 40.7
Bergholz is a village of 544 people in Jefferson County, Ohio. The median home is worth $65,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 99% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 84% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Bergholz 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 Bergholz is worth $65,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.1 times the median household income of $56,875, which is more affordable than 100% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $783 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bergholz | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $783 | $914 |
| Median household income | $56,875 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Bergholz
| People | Bergholz | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bergholz
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 41.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bergholz since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 7, 2024 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 22 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 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 19,779 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,142 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Bergholz itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Bergholz
1 public school with 372 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E Gregg Elementary School | PK-6 | 372 | 19.6 |
Towns near Bergholz
- Salineville, OH7.4 mi · 1,206 people · home $89,700
- Carrollton, OH11.5 mi · 3,087 people · home $138,000
- Jewett, OH12.2 mi · 554 people · home $76,300
- Wellsville, OH13.3 mi · 3,113 people · home $78,600
- Hopedale, OH13.4 mi · 920 people · home $104,100
- Wintersville, OH13.5 mi · 3,765 people · home $141,100
- Scio, OH13.6 mi · 673 people · home $81,800
- New Cumberland, WV14.1 mi · 1,020 people · home $92,700
Bergholz questions
Is Bergholz, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bergholz scores better for retirees than 84% of Ohio towns and quieter than 99%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Bergholz?
The median owner-occupied home in Bergholz is valued at $65,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,875, so homes cost about 1.1 times income. Median rent is $783 a month.
What is the weather like in Bergholz?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.7 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Bergholz get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bergholz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 7, 2024. 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)