The Town FilesHarveysburg, Ohio
Village in Warren County · population 554 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,900
- Household income
- $71,420
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 43.5
Harveysburg is a village of 554 people in Warren County, Ohio. The median home is worth $164,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Ohio towns, better for families than 95% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Harveysburg 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 Harveysburg is worth $164,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $71,420, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Harveysburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $906 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,420 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Harveysburg
| People | Harveysburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Harveysburg
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 43.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harveysburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 36. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 36 deaths and 1,198 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 13, 1998.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 100,746 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,570 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Harveysburg itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near Harveysburg
- Waynesville, OH5.7 mi · 2,669 people · home $269,500
- Clarksville, OH7.0 mi · 534 people · home $158,800
- Wilmington, OH10.6 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- Bellbrook, OH10.6 mi · 7,317 people · home $264,300
- Five Points, OH11.2 mi · 2,247 people · home $515,300
- Roachester, OH11.8 mi · 579 people · home —
- Centerville, OH12.3 mi · 24,240 people · home $287,200
- Morrow, OH12.7 mi · 2,049 people · home $302,900
Harveysburg questions
Is Harveysburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Harveysburg scores better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns and quieter than 97%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Harveysburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Harveysburg is valued at $164,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,420, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Harveysburg?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.3 inches of precipitation a year and 20.3 inches of snow.
Does Harveysburg get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Harveysburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)