The Town FilesHamden, Ohio
Village in Vinton County · population 727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,600
- Household income
- $46,711
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.8
Hamden is a village of 727 people in Vinton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $99,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 82% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Hamden 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 Hamden is worth $99,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $46,711, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $757 a month. 71.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hamden | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $757 | $914 |
| Median household income | $46,711 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hamden
| People | Hamden | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Hamden
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamden since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2024 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on June 5, 2007.
Severe weather in Vinton County since 1996
Vinton County has been included in 16 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Vinton County
Vinton County had 2,232 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,655 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Hamden itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Hamden
1 public school with 233 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary | PK-5 | 233 | 12.3 |
Towns near Hamden
- Wellston, OH2.9 mi · 5,412 people · home $124,000
- McArthur, OH6.6 mi · 1,783 people · home $187,200
- Jackson, OH10.1 mi · 6,252 people · home $153,600
- Oak Hill, OH18.2 mi · 1,407 people · home $94,600
- Albany, OH18.3 mi · 917 people · home $145,600
- Rio Grande, OH20.8 mi · 724 people · home $186,800
- Bidwell, OH20.9 mi · 863 people · home $99,700
- Laurelville, OH24.5 mi · 512 people · home $175,900
Hamden questions
Is Hamden, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hamden scores better for retirees than 20% of Ohio towns and quieter than 62%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Hamden?
The median owner-occupied home in Hamden is valued at $99,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,711, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $757 a month.
What is the weather like in Hamden?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.4 inches of snow.
Does Hamden get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hamden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024. 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)