The Town FilesCaldwell, Ohio
Village in Noble County · population 1,691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,300
- Household income
- $51,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 58.4
Caldwell is a village of 1,691 people in Noble County, Ohio. The median home is worth $115,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Ohio towns, better transit than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Caldwell 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 Caldwell is worth $115,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $51,208, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $724 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Caldwell | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $724 | $914 |
| Median household income | $51,208 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Caldwell
| People | Caldwell | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Caldwell
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 17.9 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
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caldwell since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 27, 1998 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 1, 2026.
Severe weather in Noble County since 1996
Noble County has been included in 18 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 Noble County
Noble County had 3,079 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,642 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Caldwell itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Caldwell
2 public schools with 729 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Elementary School | K-8 | 498 | 13.5 |
| Caldwell High School | 9-12 | 231 | 12.8 |
Towns near Caldwell
- Lowell, OH15.0 mi · 565 people · home $131,800
- Beverly, OH15.1 mi · 1,233 people · home $165,900
- Byesville, OH15.8 mi · 2,364 people · home $97,600
- McConnelsville, OH18.4 mi · 1,667 people · home $123,100
- Devola, OH18.9 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Cambridge, OH19.4 mi · 10,089 people · home $121,900
- Malta, OH19.7 mi · 559 people · home $98,100
- New Concord, OH20.8 mi · 2,361 people · home $206,800
Caldwell questions
Is Caldwell, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Caldwell scores better for retirees than 91% of Ohio towns and quieter than 79%. 43.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.4).
How much does a house cost in Caldwell?
The median owner-occupied home in Caldwell is valued at $115,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,208, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $724 a month.
What is the weather like in Caldwell?
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 17.9 inches of snow.
Does Caldwell get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Caldwell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 27, 1998. 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)