The Town FilesMeigs County, Ohio
21,896 people. The median home is worth $119,300 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $46,873.
Towns in Meigs County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleport | 2,208 | $87,700 | $42,118 | 43.3 |
| Pomeroy | 1,573 | $64,900 | $33,333 | 36.1 |
| Syracuse | 781 | $121,200 | $46,250 | 51.4 |
| Racine | 683 | $135,000 | $42,500 | 40.8 |
People and housing
| Meigs County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $722 | $914 |
| Median household income | $46,873 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
3,502 jobs in 2024, average pay $41,798 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 433 storm events in Meigs County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Meigs County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).