The Town FilesPlymouth, Ohio
Village in Richland County · population 1,707 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $116,300
- Household income
- $73,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 31.9
Plymouth is a village of 1,707 people in Richland County, Ohio. The median home is worth $116,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Ohio towns, quieter than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Plymouth 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 Plymouth is worth $116,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $73,750, which is more affordable than 97% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plymouth | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $825 | $914 |
| Median household income | $73,750 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Plymouth
| People | Plymouth | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Plymouth
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 42.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 128 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Richland County since 1996
Richland County has been included in 18 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 Richland County
Richland County had 48,954 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,804 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Plymouth itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Plymouth
3 public schools with 652 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Elementary School | PK-5 | 296 | 14.1 |
| Shiloh Middle School | 5-8 | 195 | 13.0 |
| Plymouth High School | 9-12 | 161 | 13.4 |
Towns near Plymouth
- Shiloh, OH3.9 mi · 619 people · home $90,000
- Willard, OH4.8 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
- Shelby, OH7.7 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Holiday Lakes, OH7.8 mi · 828 people · home $250,000
- Greenwich, OH8.1 mi · 1,409 people · home $121,600
- New Washington, OH10.1 mi · 873 people · home $114,800
- Attica, OH12.3 mi · 873 people · home $113,800
- New London, OH14.8 mi · 2,416 people · home $114,200
Plymouth questions
Is Plymouth, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plymouth scores better for retirees than 31% of Ohio towns and quieter than 77%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Plymouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Plymouth is valued at $116,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,750, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Plymouth?
July highs average 82.8°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 35.8 inches of snow.
Does Plymouth get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plymouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. 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)