The Town FilesHiram, Ohio
Village in Portage County · population 996 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,400
- Household income
- $75,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 20.8
Hiram is a village of 996 people in Portage County, Ohio. The median home is worth $223,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 100% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns.
How Hiram 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 Hiram is worth $223,400, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $75,313, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $857 a month. 54.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hiram | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $857 | $914 |
| Median household income | $75,313 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 54.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1943 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hiram
| People | Hiram | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 29.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Hiram
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hiram since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 251 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 19, 1968.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, 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 Portage County
Portage County had 56,561 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,670 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hiram itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Hiram
- Garrettsville, OH3.2 mi · 2,449 people · home $191,000
- Mantua, OH4.6 mi · 1,001 people · home $179,200
- Windham, OH7.3 mi · 1,666 people · home $128,700
- Aurora, OH9.9 mi · 17,239 people · home $387,800
- West Farmington, OH10.3 mi · 542 people · home $127,600
- Burton, OH10.9 mi · 1,407 people · home $222,700
- Middlefield, OH10.9 mi · 2,748 people · home $199,800
- Ravenna, OH11.6 mi · 11,323 people · home $139,700
Hiram questions
Is Hiram, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hiram scores better for retirees than 90% of Ohio towns and quieter than 52%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.8).
How much does a house cost in Hiram?
The median owner-occupied home in Hiram is valued at $223,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,313, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $857 a month.
What is the weather like in Hiram?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 62.9 inches of snow.
Does Hiram get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hiram since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. 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)