The Town FilesKinsman Center, Ohio
Community in Trumbull County · population 574 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,100
- Household income
- $49,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 61.2
Kinsman Center is a community of 574 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. The median home is worth $118,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 90% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Kinsman Center 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 Kinsman Center is worth $118,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $49,000, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $712 a month. 85.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kinsman Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $712 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,000 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 85.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kinsman Center
| People | Kinsman Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 14.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Kinsman Center
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 16.4°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kinsman Center since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 80 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 5, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 16, 2011.
Severe weather in Trumbull County since 1996
Trumbull 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 Trumbull County
Trumbull County had 65,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,810 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Kinsman Center itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Kinsman Center
3 public schools with 604 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Elementary School | PK-4 | 237 | 18.2 |
| Badger High School | 9-12 | 189 | 17.2 |
| Badger Middle School | 5-8 | 178 | 25.4 |
Towns near Kinsman Center
- Greene, PA7.0 mi · 1,052 people · home $238,200
- West Salem, PA7.6 mi · 3,216 people · home $159,400
- Jamestown, PA7.9 mi · 582 people · home $87,600
- South Shenango, PA9.0 mi · 1,831 people · home $127,700
- South Pymatuning, PA10.1 mi · 2,653 people · home $180,700
- Andover, OH10.6 mi · 972 people · home $128,400
- Pymatuning Central, PA10.8 mi · 2,054 people · home $119,400
- Greenville, PA10.9 mi · 5,540 people · home $115,100
Kinsman Center questions
Is Kinsman Center, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kinsman Center scores better for retirees than 88% of Ohio towns and quieter than 90%. 46.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.2).
How much does a house cost in Kinsman Center?
The median owner-occupied home in Kinsman Center is valued at $118,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,000, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $712 a month.
What is the weather like in Kinsman Center?
July highs average 81.1°F and January lows 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 61.5 inches of snow.
Does Kinsman Center get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kinsman Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 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)