The Town FilesMiamitown, Ohio
Community in Hamilton County · population 1,256 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $27,500
- Household income
- $65,395
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.3
Miamitown is a community of 1,256 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $27,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 84% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 82% of Ohio towns.
- #1 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Ohio
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Ohio With the Cheapest Homes
- #4 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Ohio With Mild Winters
- #6 in The 50 Most Affordable Small Towns in America
- #6 in The 50 Most Affordable Places in America
- #21 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Homes
How Miamitown 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 Miamitown is worth $27,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 0.4 times the median household income of $65,395, which is more affordable than 100% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,153 a month. 19.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miamitown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $27,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,153 | $914 |
| Median household income | $65,395 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 19.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Miamitown
| People | Miamitown | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 23.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Miamitown
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miamitown since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 273 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 2, 1997.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Miamitown itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Miamitown
- Grandview, OH1.4 mi · 1,312 people · home $388,900
- Taylor Creek, OH2.2 mi · 4,056 people · home $334,000
- Blue Jay, OH2.4 mi · 1,427 people · home $242,500
- Miami Heights, OH3.2 mi · 5,166 people · home $327,300
- Dent, OH3.2 mi · 12,301 people · home $282,500
- Cleves, OH3.7 mi · 3,414 people · home $197,300
- North Bend, OH4.6 mi · 835 people · home $350,800
- Dry Ridge, OH4.7 mi · 2,698 people · home $265,900
Miamitown questions
Is Miamitown, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miamitown scores better for retirees than 84% of Ohio towns and quieter than 47%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Miamitown?
The median owner-occupied home in Miamitown is valued at $27,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,395, so homes cost about 0.4 times income. Median rent is $1,153 a month.
What is the weather like in Miamitown?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 16.0 inches of snow.
Does Miamitown get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Miamitown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)