The Town FilesNew Richmond, Ohio
Village in Clermont County · population 2,727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,900
- Household income
- $80,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 36.1
New Richmond is a village of 2,727 people in Clermont County, Ohio. The median home is worth $235,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 82% of Ohio towns.
How New Richmond 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 Richmond is worth $235,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $80,536, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $738 a month. 72.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Richmond | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $738 | $914 |
| Median household income | $80,536 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Richmond
| People | New Richmond | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Richmond
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Richmond since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2015.
Severe weather in Clermont County since 1996
Clermont 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4002: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clermont County
Clermont County had 62,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,779 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in New Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in New Richmond
3 public schools with 1,643 students, about 21.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond High School | 9-12 | 587 | 18.3 |
| Monroe Elementary School | PK-5 | 566 | 21.8 |
| New Richmond Middle School | 6-8 | 490 | 25.8 |
Towns near New Richmond
- Amelia, OH5.0 mi · 12,575 people · home $230,400
- Alexandria, KY5.6 mi · 10,341 people · home $284,800
- Withamsville, OH6.2 mi · 7,357 people · home $229,400
- Forestville, OH7.3 mi · 10,615 people · home $316,800
- Cherry Grove, OH7.7 mi · 4,419 people · home $291,100
- Claryville, KY8.0 mi · 2,992 people · home $278,200
- Fruit Hill, OH8.1 mi · 3,748 people · home $271,300
- Salem Heights, OH8.4 mi · 3,862 people · home $245,200
New Richmond questions
Is New Richmond, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Richmond scores better for retirees than 23% of Ohio towns and quieter than 44%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in New Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in New Richmond is valued at $235,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,536, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $738 a month.
What is the weather like in New Richmond?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does New Richmond get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. 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)