The Town FilesMcArthur, Ohio
Village in Vinton County · population 1,783 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,200
- Household income
- $49,439
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 35.5
McArthur is a village of 1,783 people in Vinton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $187,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 82% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 77% of Ohio towns.
How McArthur 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 McArthur is worth $187,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $49,439, which is more affordable than 7% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $554 a month. 45.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | McArthur | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $554 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,439 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 45.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McArthur
| People | McArthur | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in McArthur
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McArthur since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 8, 2022 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on May 13, 2018.
Severe weather in Vinton County since 1996
Vinton County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Vinton County
Vinton County had 2,232 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,655 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in McArthur itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in McArthur
3 public schools with 1,204 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton County High School | 9-12 | 494 | 12.4 |
| Vinton County Middle School | 6-8 | 388 | 14.9 |
| Central Elementary | PK-5 | 322 | 14.0 |
Towns near McArthur
- Hamden, OH6.6 mi · 727 people · home $99,600
- Wellston, OH9.5 mi · 5,412 people · home $124,000
- Albany, OH15.2 mi · 917 people · home $145,600
- Jackson, OH16.6 mi · 6,252 people · home $153,600
- Nelsonville, OH20.1 mi · 4,612 people · home $99,200
- The Plains, OH20.2 mi · 3,140 people · home $233,500
- West Logan, OH20.3 mi · 912 people · home $81,700
- Logan, OH20.5 mi · 7,296 people · home $159,600
McArthur questions
Is McArthur, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McArthur scores better for retirees than 20% of Ohio towns and quieter than 62%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in McArthur?
The median owner-occupied home in McArthur is valued at $187,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,439, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $554 a month.
What is the weather like in McArthur?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.4 inches of snow.
Does McArthur get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McArthur since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 8, 2022. 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)