The Town FilesMatamoras (New Matamoras), Ohio
Village in Washington County · population 702 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,400
- Household income
- $17,098
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 35.0
Matamoras (New Matamoras) is a village of 702 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $94,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Matamoras (New Matamoras) 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 Matamoras (New Matamoras) is worth $94,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $17,098, which is more affordable than 1% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $597 a month. 35.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Matamoras (New Matamoras) | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $597 | $914 |
| Median household income | $17,098 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 35.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Matamoras (New Matamoras)
| People | Matamoras (New Matamoras) | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 59.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Matamoras (New Matamoras)
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Matamoras (New Matamoras) since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 21, 2026 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 21, 1976.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 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 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Matamoras (New Matamoras) itself the ACS puts it at 19.9%.
Public schools in Matamoras (New Matamoras)
1 public school with 105 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matamoras Elementary School | K-6 | 105 | 15.0 |
Towns near Matamoras (New Matamoras)
- Sistersville, WV4.9 mi · 1,412 people · home $95,300
- Middlebourne, WV8.8 mi · 717 people · home $134,400
- Paden City, WV9.4 mi · 2,541 people · home $103,200
- St. Marys, WV11.0 mi · 1,831 people · home $147,300
- Newport, OH11.4 mi · 895 people · home $208,200
- Sardis, OH11.8 mi · 522 people · home $114,000
- Belmont, WV14.0 mi · 875 people · home $152,000
- New Martinsville, WV14.2 mi · 5,204 people · home $128,300
Matamoras (New Matamoras) questions
Is Matamoras (New Matamoras), Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Matamoras (New Matamoras) scores better for retirees than 35% of Ohio towns and quieter than 40%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
The median owner-occupied home in Matamoras (New Matamoras) is valued at $94,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $17,098, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $597 a month.
What is the weather like in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 23.9 inches of snow.
Does Matamoras (New Matamoras) get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Matamoras (New Matamoras) since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 21, 2026. 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)