The Town FilesNew Vienna, Ohio
Village in Clinton County · population 1,108 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,800
- Household income
- $60,962
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 34.7
New Vienna is a village of 1,108 people in Clinton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $137,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, quieter than 93% of Ohio towns, better for families than 71% of Ohio towns.
How New Vienna 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 Vienna is worth $137,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $60,962, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $786 a month. 78.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Vienna | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $786 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,962 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 78.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Vienna
| People | New Vienna | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Vienna
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Vienna since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 10.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 13, 1998.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 10 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,998 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in New Vienna itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in New Vienna
1 public school with 249 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vienna Elementary School | PK-5 | 249 | 16.6 |
Towns near New Vienna
- Leesburg, OH7.6 mi · 1,273 people · home $150,900
- Lynchburg, OH7.8 mi · 1,510 people · home $150,600
- Hillsboro, OH9.0 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
- Wilmington, OH9.7 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- Sabina, OH11.8 mi · 2,499 people · home $95,900
- Rocky Fork Point, OH14.5 mi · 742 people · home $140,600
- Highland Holiday, OH15.1 mi · 571 people · home $67,100
- Blanchester, OH15.1 mi · 4,224 people · home $195,700
New Vienna questions
Is New Vienna, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Vienna scores better for retirees than 67% of Ohio towns and quieter than 93%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in New Vienna?
The median owner-occupied home in New Vienna is valued at $137,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,962, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $786 a month.
What is the weather like in New Vienna?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 18.1 inches of snow.
Does New Vienna get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Vienna 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)