The Town FilesFairfield County, Ohio
163,453 people. The median home is worth $298,800 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $90,966.
Towns in Fairfield County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 40,552 | $193,900 | $59,133 | 37.4 |
| Pickerington | 23,094 | $339,600 | $111,833 | 36.0 |
| Baltimore | 2,981 | $231,300 | $59,769 | 37.8 |
| Lithopolis | 2,134 | $350,000 | $115,208 | 35.1 |
| Bremen | 1,479 | $166,400 | $61,078 | 35.0 |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,267 | $215,300 | $48,640 | 52.1 |
| Millersport | 978 | $236,500 | $81,250 | 49.3 |
| Pleasantville | 934 | $154,900 | $66,731 | 37.4 |
| Amanda | 673 | $168,400 | $44,688 | 43.9 |
| Thurston | 603 | $157,500 | $62,188 | 33.5 |
| Stoutsville | 579 | $200,800 | $74,500 | 31.1 |
| Carroll | 501 | $276,100 | $74,688 | 45.5 |
People and housing
| Fairfield County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,172 | $914 |
| Median household income | $90,966 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
47,292 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,628 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 595 storm events in Fairfield County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Fairfield County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).