The Town FilesKings Mills, Ohio
Community in Warren County · population 1,336 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,900
- Household income
- $139,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 43.2
Kings Mills is a community of 1,336 people in Warren County, Ohio. The median home is worth $331,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Ohio towns, better transit than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Kings Mills 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 Kings Mills is worth $331,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $139,643, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kings Mills | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $139,643 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kings Mills
| People | Kings Mills | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Kings Mills
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 42.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kings Mills since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 9, 1999 about 4.5 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 134 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
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 Kings Mills itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Kings Mills
6 public schools with 4,449 students, about 23.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings High School | 9-12 | 1,425 | 25.9 |
| J F Burns Elementary School | K-4 | 803 | 21.1 |
| Columbia Intermediate School | 5-6 | 768 | 21.3 |
| Kings Junior High School | 7-8 | 733 | 20.9 |
| Kings Mills Elementary School | K-4 | 529 | 22.0 |
| Kings Mills Educational Center | PK-PK | 191 | 38.2 |
Towns near Kings Mills
- South Lebanon, OH1.3 mi · 6,384 people · home $319,200
- Mason, OH2.8 mi · 34,792 people · home $426,200
- Landen, OH3.3 mi · 6,995 people · home $311,000
- Maineville, OH4.1 mi · 1,405 people · home $287,400
- Loveland Park, OH4.5 mi · 1,737 people · home $255,700
- Lebanon, OH4.9 mi · 20,841 people · home $290,200
- Four Bridges, OH6.4 mi · 3,401 people · home $589,500
- Loveland, OH6.4 mi · 13,307 people · home $321,300
Kings Mills questions
Is Kings Mills, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kings Mills scores better for retirees than 68% of Ohio towns and quieter than 48%. 8.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Kings Mills?
The median owner-occupied home in Kings Mills is valued at $331,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $139,643, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Kings Mills?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.3 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does Kings Mills get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kings Mills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 9, 1999. 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)