The Town FilesReno, Ohio
Community in Washington County · population 1,129 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $213,800
- Household income
- $43,786
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 56.1
Reno is a community of 1,129 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $213,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Reno 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 Reno is worth $213,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $43,786, which is more affordable than 2% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $764 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reno | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $764 | $914 |
| Median household income | $43,786 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Reno
| People | Reno | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 15.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Reno
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 21, 2026 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 2015.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 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 Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Reno itself the ACS puts it at 14%.
Towns near Reno
- Williamstown, WV3.8 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Marietta, OH4.5 mi · 13,385 people · home $161,800
- Boaz, WV5.2 mi · 1,321 people · home $244,500
- Belmont, WV6.8 mi · 875 people · home $152,000
- North Hills, WV7.5 mi · 834 people · home $258,900
- Devola, OH8.2 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Vienna, WV8.2 mi · 10,652 people · home $154,300
- Newport, OH9.2 mi · 895 people · home $208,200
Reno questions
Is Reno, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reno scores better for retirees than 62% of Ohio towns and quieter than 83%. 37.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.1).
How much does a house cost in Reno?
The median owner-occupied home in Reno is valued at $213,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,786, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $764 a month.
What is the weather like in Reno?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 16.3 inches of snow.
Does Reno get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reno since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 21, 2026. 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)