The Town FilesBeverly, Ohio
Village in Washington County · population 1,233 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,900
- Household income
- $45,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 33.8
Beverly is a village of 1,233 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $165,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 79% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Beverly 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 Beverly is worth $165,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $45,926, which is more affordable than 10% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $753 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beverly | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $753 | $914 |
| Median household income | $45,926 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Beverly
| People | Beverly | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 36.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Beverly
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 44.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 24, 1971 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 23, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on February 27, 2023.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 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 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Beverly itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Beverly
3 public schools with 721 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Frye Middle School | 6-8 | 252 | 19.4 |
| Fort Frye High School | 9-12 | 249 | 12.5 |
| Beverly-Center Elementary School | K-5 | 220 | 15.7 |
Towns near Beverly
- Lowell, OH7.0 mi · 565 people · home $131,800
- Devola, OH10.2 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- McConnelsville, OH13.3 mi · 1,667 people · home $123,100
- Marietta, OH13.4 mi · 13,385 people · home $161,800
- Malta, OH14.0 mi · 559 people · home $98,100
- Williamstown, WV14.3 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Boaz, WV14.8 mi · 1,321 people · home $244,500
- Caldwell, OH15.1 mi · 1,691 people · home $115,300
Beverly questions
Is Beverly, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beverly scores better for retirees than 56% of Ohio towns and quieter than 79%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Beverly?
The median owner-occupied home in Beverly is valued at $165,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,926, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $753 a month.
What is the weather like in Beverly?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.5 inches of precipitation a year and 15.7 inches of snow.
Does Beverly get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beverly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 24, 1971. 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)