The Town FilesRacine, Ohio
Village in Meigs County · population 683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,000
- Household income
- $42,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 40.8
Racine is a village of 683 people in Meigs County, Ohio. The median home is worth $135,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 83% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Racine 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 Racine is worth $135,000, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $42,500, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $714 a month. 56.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Racine | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $714 | $914 |
| Median household income | $42,500 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 56.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Racine
| People | Racine | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 36.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Racine
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Racine since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 13, 1967 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 10, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 23, 2019.
Severe weather in Meigs County since 1996
Meigs County has been included in 18 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 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Meigs County
Meigs County had 3,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,798 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Racine itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Racine
2 public schools with 697 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Elementary School | PK-8 | 489 | 16.9 |
| Southern High School | 9-12 | 208 | 13.0 |
Towns near Racine
- New Haven, WV3.3 mi · 1,476 people · home $106,500
- Syracuse, OH3.9 mi · 781 people · home $121,200
- Hartford City, WV4.5 mi · 503 people · home $82,000
- Mason, WV7.4 mi · 866 people · home $110,400
- Pomeroy, OH8.0 mi · 1,573 people · home $64,900
- Ravenswood, WV8.0 mi · 3,865 people · home $97,600
- Middleport, OH8.5 mi · 2,208 people · home $87,700
- Point Pleasant, WV14.4 mi · 4,070 people · home $118,000
Racine questions
Is Racine, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Racine scores better for retirees than 83% of Ohio towns and quieter than 71%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Racine?
The median owner-occupied home in Racine is valued at $135,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,500, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $714 a month.
What is the weather like in Racine?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 13.9 inches of snow.
Does Racine get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Racine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 13, 1967. 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)