The Town FilesGreen Springs, Ohio
Village in Seneca County · population 1,233 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $83,100
- Household income
- $69,531
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 45.3
Green Springs is a village of 1,233 people in Seneca County, Ohio. The median home is worth $83,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 91% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 80% of Ohio towns, better for families than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Green Springs 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 Green Springs is worth $83,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $69,531, which is more affordable than 100% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $913 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green Springs | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $83,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $913 | $914 |
| Median household income | $69,531 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Green Springs
| People | Green Springs | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Green Springs
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Springs since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 7.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 1982.
Severe weather in Seneca County since 1996
Seneca 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| August 27, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1720: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Seneca County
Seneca County had 19,092 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,201 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Green Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Green Springs
1 public school with 469 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Springs Elementary School | K-5 | 469 | 15.1 |
Towns near Green Springs
- Clyde, OH5.0 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
- Ballville, OH6.2 mi · 3,823 people · home $195,300
- Fremont, OH7.3 mi · 15,930 people · home $117,500
- Stony Prairie, OH7.9 mi · 1,218 people · home $115,300
- Republic, OH9.3 mi · 556 people · home $85,000
- Bettsville, OH9.4 mi · 595 people · home $99,900
- Bellevue, OH11.2 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Tiffin, OH11.7 mi · 17,953 people · home $142,200
Green Springs questions
Is Green Springs, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green Springs scores better for retirees than 43% of Ohio towns and quieter than 91%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Green Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Green Springs is valued at $83,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,531, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $913 a month.
What is the weather like in Green Springs?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.2 inches of snow.
Does Green Springs get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)