The Town FilesNew Washington, Ohio
Village in Crawford County · population 873 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,800
- Household income
- $62,446
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 35.5
New Washington is a village of 873 people in Crawford County, Ohio. The median home is worth $114,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 91% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 90% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 87% of Ohio towns.
How New Washington 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 Washington is worth $114,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $62,446, which is more affordable than 94% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Washington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $867 | $914 |
| Median household income | $62,446 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in New Washington
| People | New Washington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in New Washington
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 38.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Washington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 14, 2024 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 12,735 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,171 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in New Washington itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in New Washington
3 public schools with 660 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Central Elementary School | PK-4 | 270 | 13.5 |
| Buckeye Central Middle School | 5-8 | 204 | 20.4 |
| Buckeye Central High School | 9-12 | 186 | 15.5 |
Towns near New Washington
- Attica, OH7.3 mi · 873 people · home $113,800
- Willard, OH9.3 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
- Plymouth, OH10.1 mi · 1,707 people · home $116,300
- Bloomville, OH10.4 mi · 867 people · home $96,800
- Shelby, OH11.5 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Holiday Lakes, OH11.6 mi · 828 people · home $250,000
- Bucyrus, OH12.3 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- Shiloh, OH13.3 mi · 619 people · home $90,000
New Washington questions
Is New Washington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Washington scores better for retirees than 45% of Ohio towns and quieter than 86%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in New Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in New Washington is valued at $114,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,446, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in New Washington?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.5 inches of precipitation a year and 29.0 inches of snow.
Does New Washington get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 14, 2024. 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)