The Town FilesRossford, Ohio
City in Wood County · population 6,299 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,900
- Household income
- $71,199
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.6
Rossford is a city of 6,299 people in Wood County, Ohio. The median home is worth $174,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Ohio towns, hipper than 91% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 86% of Ohio towns.
How Rossford 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 Rossford is worth $174,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $71,199, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $898 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rossford | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $898 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,199 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Rossford
| People | Rossford | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Rossford
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rossford since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 2.5 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 246 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 31, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 25, 2002.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 10 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wood County
Wood County had 75,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,557 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Rossford itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Rossford
3 public schools with 1,587 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossford Elementary School | PK-5 | 817 | 21.5 |
| Rossford High School | 9-12 | 412 | 15.8 |
| Rossford Junior High School | 6-8 | 358 | 16.3 |
Towns near Rossford
- Walbridge, OH4.4 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Perrysburg, OH4.6 mi · 25,041 people · home $329,700
- Maumee, OH4.9 mi · 13,896 people · home $194,500
- Northwood, OH5.1 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
- Toledo, OH6.0 mi · 270,871 people · home $114,500
- Ottawa Hills, OH7.1 mi · 4,790 people · home $314,900
- Oregon, OH8.8 mi · 19,950 people · home $204,600
- Waterville, OH10.0 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
Rossford questions
Is Rossford, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rossford scores better for retirees than 67% of Ohio towns and quieter than 40%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Rossford?
The median owner-occupied home in Rossford is valued at $174,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,199, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $898 a month.
What is the weather like in Rossford?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 30.4 inches of snow.
Does Rossford get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rossford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 5, 2010. 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)