The Town FilesIronton, Ohio
City in Lawrence County · population 10,571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,700
- Household income
- $47,648
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 40.9
Ironton is a city of 10,571 people in Lawrence County, Ohio. The median home is worth $106,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Ohio towns, hipper than 91% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Ironton 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 Ironton is worth $106,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $47,648, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $782 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ironton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $782 | $914 |
| Median household income | $47,648 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Ironton
| People | Ironton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Ironton
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ironton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1980 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 14, 2025.
Severe weather in Lawrence County since 1996
Lawrence County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 13,641 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,517 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Ironton itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Ironton
7 public schools with 3,259 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill Elementary School | PK-5 | 729 | 14.0 |
| Ironton Elementary School | PK-5 | 622 | 19.4 |
| Dawson-Bryant Elementary School | PK-5 | 593 | 19.1 |
| Ironton High School | 9-12 | 418 | 19.9 |
| Rock Hill Sr High School | 9-12 | 320 | 16.0 |
| Ironton Middle School | 6-8 | 308 | 16.2 |
| Rock Hill Middle School | 6-8 | 269 | 9.6 |
Towns near Ironton
- Russell, KY1.7 mi · 3,744 people · home $211,900
- Flatwoods, KY2.7 mi · 7,325 people · home $114,600
- Westwood, KY3.7 mi · 4,387 people · home $92,200
- Ashland, KY5.4 mi · 21,625 people · home $125,000
- South Point, OH9.3 mi · 3,836 people · home $184,000
- Kenova, WV10.4 mi · 3,033 people · home $109,000
- Huntington, WV15.6 mi · 46,842 people · home $127,200
- Wheelersburg, OH17.0 mi · 6,531 people · home $210,000
Ironton questions
Is Ironton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ironton scores better for retirees than 57% of Ohio towns and quieter than 14%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Ironton?
The median owner-occupied home in Ironton is valued at $106,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,648, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $782 a month.
What is the weather like in Ironton?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6.2 inches of snow.
Does Ironton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ironton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1980. 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)