The Town FilesRussia, Ohio
Village in Shelby County · population 712 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,000
- Household income
- $61,685
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 28.3
Russia is a village of 712 people in Shelby County, Ohio. The median home is worth $260,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 95% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 93% of Ohio towns.
How Russia 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 Russia is worth $260,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $61,685, which is more affordable than 4% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $931 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Russia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $931 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,685 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Russia
| People | Russia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Russia
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russia since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 18, 2000.
Severe weather in Shelby County since 1996
Shelby County has been included in 15 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Shelby County
Shelby County had 26,643 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,089 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Russia itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Russia
2 public schools with 436 students, about 24.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia Elementary School | K-6 | 231 | 17.8 |
| Russia High School | 7-12 | 205 | 41.0 |
Towns near Russia
- Versailles, OH4.1 mi · 2,692 people · home $208,200
- Bradford, OH7.3 mi · 1,796 people · home $136,100
- Fort Loramie, OH7.9 mi · 1,590 people · home $276,500
- Covington, OH8.6 mi · 2,548 people · home $175,400
- Piqua, OH10.5 mi · 20,354 people · home $138,600
- Minster, OH11.2 mi · 3,046 people · home $284,700
- Maria Stein, OH12.1 mi · 1,067 people · home $339,100
- Ansonia, OH12.1 mi · 1,160 people · home $118,900
Russia questions
Is Russia, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Russia scores better for retirees than 36% of Ohio towns and quieter than 69%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.3).
How much does a house cost in Russia?
The median owner-occupied home in Russia is valued at $260,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,685, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $931 a month.
What is the weather like in Russia?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.0 inches of snow.
Does Russia get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Russia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. 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)