The Town FilesOhio City, Ohio
Village in Van Wert County · population 651 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,900
- Household income
- $60,260
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 41.9
Ohio City is a village of 651 people in Van Wert County, Ohio. The median home is worth $98,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Ohio towns, quieter than 95% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Ohio towns.
How Ohio City 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 Ohio City is worth $98,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $60,260, which is more affordable than 97% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $800 a month. 88.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ohio City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $800 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,260 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ohio City
| People | Ohio City | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Ohio City
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ohio City since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 10, 2002 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 52 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 10, 2017.
Severe weather in Van Wert County since 1996
Van Wert County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Van Wert County
Van Wert County had 11,519 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,418 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Ohio City itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Towns near Ohio City
- Rockford, OH5.8 mi · 1,051 people · home $135,400
- Van Wert, OH6.7 mi · 11,092 people · home $123,900
- Mendon, OH8.5 mi · 628 people · home $100,000
- Middle Point, OH10.7 mi · 566 people · home $90,300
- Convoy, OH11.2 mi · 1,012 people · home $99,100
- Spencerville, OH14.4 mi · 2,198 people · home $137,100
- Celina, OH15.1 mi · 10,935 people · home $164,100
- Delphos, OH15.5 mi · 7,117 people · home $129,600
Ohio City questions
Is Ohio City, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ohio City scores better for retirees than 25% of Ohio towns and quieter than 95%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Ohio City?
The median owner-occupied home in Ohio City is valued at $98,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,260, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $800 a month.
What is the weather like in Ohio City?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.1 inches of snow.
Does Ohio City get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ohio City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 10, 2002. 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)