The Town FilesCadiz, Ohio
Village in Harrison County · population 3,051 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,300
- Household income
- $44,113
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 42.2
Cadiz is a village of 3,051 people in Harrison County, Ohio. The median home is worth $119,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 90% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 77% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Cadiz 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 Cadiz is worth $119,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $44,113, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cadiz | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $780 | $914 |
| Median household income | $44,113 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cadiz
| People | Cadiz | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Cadiz
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 42.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadiz since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2021 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 18 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 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 3,804 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,183 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Cadiz itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Cadiz
3 public schools with 1,439 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central Elementary School | PK-6 | 779 | 19.0 |
| Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School | 7-12 | 568 | 17.2 |
| Harrison Career Center | 9-12 | 92 | 8.4 |
Towns near Cadiz
- St. Clairsville, OH13.3 mi · 5,096 people · home $199,000
- Wintersville, OH17.1 mi · 3,765 people · home $141,100
- Martins Ferry, OH17.4 mi · 6,260 people · home $96,200
- Steubenville, OH19.2 mi · 18,161 people · home $130,700
- Wheeling, WV20.1 mi · 27,052 people · home $146,500
- Dennison, OH20.1 mi · 2,709 people · home $102,700
- Mingo Junction, OH20.2 mi · 3,347 people · home $104,000
- Barnesville, OH20.7 mi · 4,008 people · home $114,800
Cadiz questions
Is Cadiz, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cadiz scores better for retirees than 77% of Ohio towns and quieter than 60%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Cadiz?
The median owner-occupied home in Cadiz is valued at $119,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,113, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Cadiz?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Cadiz get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cadiz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2021. 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)