The Town FilesFort Jennings, Ohio
Village in Putnam County · population 525 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,600
- Household income
- $69,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 55.1
Fort Jennings is a village of 525 people in Putnam County, Ohio. The median home is worth $220,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 99% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 94% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Fort Jennings 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 Fort Jennings is worth $220,600, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $69,688, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 83.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Jennings | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $730 | $914 |
| Median household income | $69,688 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 83.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Fort Jennings
| People | Fort Jennings | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Fort Jennings
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Jennings since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 10, 2002 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 119 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 1999.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 12,541 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,046 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Fort Jennings itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Fort Jennings
2 public schools with 348 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Jennings High School | 6-12 | 184 | 15.3 |
| Fort Jennings Elementary School | K-5 | 164 | 12.6 |
Towns near Fort Jennings
- Ottoville, OH2.8 mi · 966 people · home $249,100
- Delphos, OH4.5 mi · 7,117 people · home $129,600
- Kalida, OH7.8 mi · 1,455 people · home $196,100
- Middle Point, OH8.4 mi · 566 people · home $90,300
- Elida, OH9.8 mi · 1,923 people · home $220,900
- Cairo, OH12.4 mi · 517 people · home $114,500
- Columbus Grove, OH12.5 mi · 2,160 people · home $156,800
- Continental, OH13.4 mi · 1,102 people · home $161,500
Fort Jennings questions
Is Fort Jennings, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Jennings scores better for retirees than 48% of Ohio towns and quieter than 77%. 25.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.1).
How much does a house cost in Fort Jennings?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Jennings is valued at $220,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,688, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Jennings?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 18.4 inches of snow.
Does Fort Jennings get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Jennings since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 10, 2002. 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)