The Town FilesNew Paris, Ohio
Village in Preble County · population 1,494 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,800
- Household income
- $38,527
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.0
New Paris is a village of 1,494 people in Preble County, Ohio. The median home is worth $86,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Ohio towns, quieter than 81% of Ohio towns.
How New Paris 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 New Paris is worth $86,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $38,527, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $733 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Paris | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $733 | $914 |
| Median household income | $38,527 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Paris
| People | New Paris | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Paris
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 42.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Paris since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1961 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Preble County since 1996
Preble County has been included in 11 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Preble County
Preble County had 11,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,740 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in New Paris itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in New Paris
3 public schools with 932 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Trail Elementary School | K-4 | 363 | 15.8 |
| National Trail Middle School | 5-8 | 296 | 12.3 |
| National Trail High School | 9-12 | 273 | 13.7 |
Towns near New Paris
- Richmond, IN5.5 mi · 35,720 people · home $114,400
- New Madison, OH8.8 mi · 840 people · home $109,900
- Fountain City, IN9.6 mi · 714 people · home $96,200
- Eaton, OH11.1 mi · 8,375 people · home $148,200
- Centerville, IN11.3 mi · 2,748 people · home $149,200
- Lake Lakengren, OH12.9 mi · 3,387 people · home $211,400
- Lewisburg, OH13.2 mi · 1,745 people · home $155,800
- Wayne Lakes, OH13.3 mi · 693 people · home $143,600
New Paris questions
Is New Paris, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Paris scores better for retirees than 65% of Ohio towns and quieter than 81%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in New Paris?
The median owner-occupied home in New Paris is valued at $86,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,527, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $733 a month.
What is the weather like in New Paris?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.9 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does New Paris get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Paris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1961. 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)