The Town FilesNorth Bend, Ohio
Village in Hamilton County · population 835 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $350,800
- Household income
- $100,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 47.8
North Bend is a village of 835 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $350,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 87% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Ohio towns.
How North Bend 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 North Bend is worth $350,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $100,464, which is more affordable than 12% of Ohio towns. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Bend | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $100,464 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Bend
| People | North Bend | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in North Bend
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Bend since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.9 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 263 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 2, 1983.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton 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 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in North Bend itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Towns near North Bend
- Cleves, OH1.1 mi · 3,414 people · home $197,300
- Addyston, OH1.4 mi · 927 people · home $105,700
- Miami Heights, OH1.7 mi · 5,166 people · home $327,300
- Shawnee, OH2.4 mi · 747 people · home $255,800
- Francisville, KY3.0 mi · 9,952 people · home $398,000
- Mack, OH3.0 mi · 11,088 people · home $314,400
- Grandview, OH3.3 mi · 1,312 people · home $388,900
- Miamitown, OH4.6 mi · 1,256 people · home $27,500
North Bend questions
Is North Bend, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Bend scores better for retirees than 5% of Ohio towns and quieter than 8%. 35.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in North Bend?
The median owner-occupied home in North Bend is valued at $350,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,464, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in North Bend?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 11.4 inches of snow.
Does North Bend get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Bend since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)