The Town FilesLewisburg, Ohio
Village in Preble County · population 1,745 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,800
- Household income
- $75,379
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 31.6
Lewisburg is a village of 1,745 people in Preble County, Ohio. The median home is worth $155,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 84% of Ohio towns, better for families than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg is worth $155,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $75,379, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewisburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $817 | $914 |
| Median household income | $75,379 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lewisburg
| People | Lewisburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lewisburg
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 27, 2019 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 187 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 2, 2009.
Severe weather in Preble County since 1996
Preble County has been included in 11 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 |
| 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 Preble County
Preble County had 11,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,740 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Lewisburg itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Lewisburg
3 public schools with 739 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County North Elementary School | PK-4 | 315 | 17.5 |
| Tri-County North Middle School | 5-8 | 226 | 16.1 |
| Tri-County North High School | 9-12 | 198 | 14.1 |
Towns near Lewisburg
- Brookville, OH6.8 mi · 5,989 people · home $182,200
- West Alexandria, OH7.3 mi · 1,334 people · home $154,300
- Eaton, OH8.5 mi · 8,375 people · home $148,200
- Arcanum, OH9.8 mi · 2,347 people · home $148,700
- New Lebanon, OH10.8 mi · 3,796 people · home $115,600
- Clayton, OH11.6 mi · 13,310 people · home $208,200
- New Madison, OH11.9 mi · 840 people · home $109,900
- Trotwood, OH12.4 mi · 23,070 people · home $113,200
Lewisburg questions
Is Lewisburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewisburg scores better for retirees than 37% of Ohio towns and quieter than 53%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.6).
How much does a house cost in Lewisburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewisburg is valued at $155,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,379, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewisburg?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Lewisburg get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019. 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)