The Town FilesElmore, Ohio
Village in Ottawa County · population 1,370 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $171,700
- Household income
- $84,554
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 33.1
Elmore is a village of 1,370 people in Ottawa County, Ohio. The median home is worth $171,700, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 79% of Ohio towns, better for families than 75% of Ohio towns.
How Elmore 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 Elmore is worth $171,700, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $84,554, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $398 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elmore | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $398 | $914 |
| Median household income | $84,554 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Elmore
| People | Elmore | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Elmore
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmore since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Ottawa County since 1996
Ottawa County has been included in 13 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ottawa County
Ottawa County had 14,146 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,467 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Elmore itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Elmore
1 public school with 278 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmore High School | 9-12 | 278 | 15.4 |
Towns near Elmore
- Woodville, OH3.9 mi · 2,006 people · home $189,300
- Genoa, OH5.0 mi · 2,232 people · home $144,100
- Gibsonburg, OH5.9 mi · 2,452 people · home $124,000
- Oak Harbor, OH8.5 mi · 2,821 people · home $142,200
- Millbury, OH9.5 mi · 1,193 people · home $216,000
- Pemberville, OH9.6 mi · 1,326 people · home $184,800
- Luckey, OH9.9 mi · 1,009 people · home $161,200
- Curtice, OH10.9 mi · 1,552 people · home $282,500
Elmore questions
Is Elmore, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elmore scores better for retirees than 56% of Ohio towns and quieter than 97%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Elmore?
The median owner-occupied home in Elmore is valued at $171,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,554, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $398 a month.
What is the weather like in Elmore?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 24.5 inches of snow.
Does Elmore get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 5, 2010. 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)