The Town FilesMcComb, Ohio
Village in Hancock County · population 1,558 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,800
- Household income
- $64,112
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.6
McComb is a village of 1,558 people in Hancock County, Ohio. The median home is worth $146,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 96% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 92% of Ohio towns, quieter than 88% of Ohio towns.
How McComb 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 McComb is worth $146,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $64,112, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $829 a month. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | McComb | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $829 | $914 |
| Median household income | $64,112 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in McComb
| People | McComb | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in McComb
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 36.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McComb since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 44,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in McComb itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in McComb
3 public schools with 598 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McComb Local Elementary School | K-6 | 309 | 12.9 |
| McComb Local Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 284 | 13.5 |
| McComb Local School Panther Academy | 11-12 | 5 | — |
Towns near McComb
- North Baltimore, OH8.1 mi · 3,369 people · home $117,900
- Findlay, OH8.9 mi · 40,313 people · home $191,000
- Deshler, OH9.2 mi · 1,588 people · home $112,500
- Leipsic, OH9.3 mi · 2,177 people · home $110,700
- Rawson, OH10.4 mi · 567 people · home $133,300
- Cygnet, OH12.0 mi · 543 people · home $114,300
- Bloomdale, OH13.1 mi · 665 people · home $126,600
- Pandora, OH14.1 mi · 1,204 people · home $147,700
McComb questions
Is McComb, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McComb scores better for retirees than 46% of Ohio towns and quieter than 88%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in McComb?
The median owner-occupied home in McComb is valued at $146,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,112, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $829 a month.
What is the weather like in McComb?
July highs average 84.4°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.0 inches of precipitation a year and 23.0 inches of snow.
Does McComb get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McComb since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)