The Town FilesSabina, Ohio
Village in Clinton County · population 2,499 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $95,900
- Household income
- $48,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 44.2
Sabina is a village of 2,499 people in Clinton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $95,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Ohio towns, quieter than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Sabina 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 Sabina is worth $95,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $48,750, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sabina | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $828 | $914 |
| Median household income | $48,750 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sabina
| People | Sabina | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Sabina
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sabina since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1969 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 9, 2001.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 10 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,998 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Sabina itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Sabina
3 public schools with 939 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabina Elementary School | PK-5 | 375 | 18.8 |
| East Clinton High School | 9-12 | 296 | 17.4 |
| East Clinton Junior High School | 6-8 | 268 | 14.9 |
Towns near Sabina
- Wilmington, OH10.5 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- Leesburg, OH11.2 mi · 1,273 people · home $150,900
- Washington Court House, OH11.5 mi · 14,401 people · home $159,800
- Jeffersonville, OH11.7 mi · 1,258 people · home $143,800
- New Vienna, OH11.8 mi · 1,108 people · home $137,800
- Jamestown, OH13.0 mi · 2,052 people · home $146,500
- Shawnee Hills, OH13.7 mi · 2,230 people · home $198,900
- Bloomingburg, OH15.1 mi · 878 people · home $109,600
Sabina questions
Is Sabina, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sabina scores better for retirees than 60% of Ohio towns and quieter than 82%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Sabina?
The median owner-occupied home in Sabina is valued at $95,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,750, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Sabina?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 22.4 inches of snow.
Does Sabina get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sabina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1969. 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)