The Town FilesBettsville, Ohio
Village in Seneca County · population 595 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,900
- Household income
- $65,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 40.0
Bettsville is a village of 595 people in Seneca County, Ohio. The median home is worth $99,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Ohio towns, better for families than 81% of Ohio towns, quieter than 81% of Ohio towns.
How Bettsville 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 Bettsville is worth $99,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $65,417, which is more affordable than 98% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $708 a month. 80.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bettsville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $708 | $914 |
| Median household income | $65,417 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1940 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bettsville
| People | Bettsville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bettsville
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 34.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bettsville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 4.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Seneca County since 1996
Seneca County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Seneca County
Seneca County had 19,092 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,201 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Bettsville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Bettsville
1 public school with 381 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Elementary School Bettsville Campus | PK-6 | 381 | 16.6 |
Towns near Bettsville
- Ballville, OH7.5 mi · 3,823 people · home $195,300
- Stony Prairie, OH8.6 mi · 1,218 people · home $115,300
- Tiffin, OH9.3 mi · 17,953 people · home $142,200
- Green Springs, OH9.4 mi · 1,233 people · home $83,100
- Fremont, OH9.8 mi · 15,930 people · home $117,500
- Risingsun, OH10.2 mi · 541 people · home $102,400
- Gibsonburg, OH10.9 mi · 2,452 people · home $124,000
- Fostoria, OH10.9 mi · 13,046 people · home $87,200
Bettsville questions
Is Bettsville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bettsville scores better for retirees than 27% of Ohio towns and quieter than 81%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Bettsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Bettsville is valued at $99,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,417, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $708 a month.
What is the weather like in Bettsville?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.9 inches of precipitation a year and 26.2 inches of snow.
Does Bettsville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bettsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)