The Town FilesLeesburg, Ohio
Village in Highland County · population 1,273 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,900
- Household income
- $77,102
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 32.0
Leesburg is a village of 1,273 people in Highland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $150,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Ohio towns, better for families than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Leesburg 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 Leesburg is worth $150,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $77,102, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leesburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $780 | $914 |
| Median household income | $77,102 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leesburg
| People | Leesburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Leesburg
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 14, 1990 about 9.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 13, 1998.
Severe weather in Highland County since 1996
Highland County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Highland County
Highland County had 11,108 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,831 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Leesburg itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in Leesburg
3 public schools with 898 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Local Elementary School | PK-5 | 432 | 18.0 |
| Fairfield Local High School | 9-12 | 248 | 19.1 |
| Fairfield Local Middle School | 6-8 | 218 | 24.2 |
Towns near Leesburg
- New Vienna, OH7.6 mi · 1,108 people · home $137,800
- Greenfield, OH8.8 mi · 4,339 people · home $113,700
- Hillsboro, OH9.5 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
- Highland Holiday, OH11.0 mi · 571 people · home $67,100
- Rocky Fork Point, OH11.1 mi · 742 people · home $140,600
- Sabina, OH11.2 mi · 2,499 people · home $95,900
- Lynchburg, OH14.4 mi · 1,510 people · home $150,600
- Washington Court House, OH15.1 mi · 14,401 people · home $159,800
Leesburg questions
Is Leesburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leesburg scores better for retirees than 13% of Ohio towns and quieter than 63%. 8.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Leesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Leesburg is valued at $150,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,102, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Leesburg?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does Leesburg get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 14, 1990. 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)