The Town FilesMount Victory, Ohio
Village in Hardin County · population 601 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,200
- Household income
- $56,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 39.2
Mount Victory is a village of 601 people in Hardin County, Ohio. The median home is worth $147,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 87% of Ohio towns, quieter than 85% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Mount Victory 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 Mount Victory is worth $147,200, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $56,875, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $942 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Victory | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $942 | $914 |
| Median household income | $56,875 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Victory
| People | Mount Victory | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Mount Victory
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Victory since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 10, 2002 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Hardin County since 1996
Hardin County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Hardin County
Hardin County had 7,675 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Mount Victory itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Mount Victory
2 public schools with 463 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemont High School | 6-12 | 247 | 16.5 |
| Ridgemont Elementary School | K-5 | 216 | 13.5 |
Towns near Mount Victory
- La Rue, OH7.9 mi · 676 people · home $113,600
- Kenton, OH9.0 mi · 7,947 people · home $107,100
- West Mansfield, OH9.2 mi · 749 people · home $172,300
- Belle Center, OH11.9 mi · 809 people · home $151,700
- Richwood, OH14.0 mi · 2,222 people · home $180,300
- Bellefontaine, OH17.4 mi · 14,115 people · home $180,500
- Prospect, OH18.5 mi · 1,067 people · home $164,100
- Dunkirk, OH18.7 mi · 774 people · home $99,200
Mount Victory questions
Is Mount Victory, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Victory scores better for retirees than 44% of Ohio towns and quieter than 85%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Mount Victory?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Victory is valued at $147,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,875, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $942 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Victory?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Mount Victory get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Victory since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 10, 2002. 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)