The Town FilesLynchburg, Ohio
Village in Highland County · population 1,510 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $150,600
- Household income
- $70,956
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 30.9
Lynchburg is a village of 1,510 people in Highland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $150,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Ohio towns, quieter than 75% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 72% of Ohio towns.
How Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg is worth $150,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $70,956, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 70.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lynchburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $889 | $914 |
| Median household income | $70,956 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Lynchburg
| People | Lynchburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 16.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lynchburg
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 21.4 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
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 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 Lynchburg itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Lynchburg
3 public schools with 1,019 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School | PK-5 | 502 | 14.3 |
| Lynchburg-Clay High School | 9-12 | 279 | 12.1 |
| Lynchburg-Clay Middle School | 6-8 | 238 | 11.3 |
Towns near Lynchburg
- New Vienna, OH7.8 mi · 1,108 people · home $137,800
- Hillsboro, OH9.5 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
- Lake Lorelei, OH10.5 mi · 1,172 people · home $289,200
- Blanchester, OH10.7 mi · 4,224 people · home $195,700
- Wilmington, OH13.2 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- Leesburg, OH14.4 mi · 1,273 people · home $150,900
- Clarksville, OH15.6 mi · 534 people · home $158,800
- Sardinia, OH16.1 mi · 1,083 people · home $99,600
Lynchburg questions
Is Lynchburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lynchburg scores better for retirees than 50% of Ohio towns and quieter than 75%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Lynchburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Lynchburg is valued at $150,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,956, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Lynchburg?
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 21.4 inches of snow.
Does Lynchburg get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lynchburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. 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)