The Town FilesSouth Point, Ohio
Village in Lawrence County · population 3,836 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $184,000
- Household income
- $80,341
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 48.6
South Point is a village of 3,836 people in Lawrence County, Ohio. The median home is worth $184,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 86% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 75% of Ohio towns.
How South Point 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 South Point is worth $184,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $80,341, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 75.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Point | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $872 | $914 |
| Median household income | $80,341 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Point
| People | South Point | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in South Point
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 49.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Point since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 8, 1965 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 23, 1962.
Severe weather in Lawrence County since 1996
Lawrence County has been included in 16 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 Lawrence County
Lawrence County had 13,641 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,517 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in South Point itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in South Point
5 public schools with 1,448 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Point Elementary School | PK-5 | 382 | 18.2 |
| South Point High School | 9-12 | 343 | 14.3 |
| Burlington Elementary School | PK-5 | 329 | 18.3 |
| South Point Middle School | 6-8 | 312 | 16.4 |
| Tri-State STEM+M School | 9-12 | 82 | 16.4 |
Towns near South Point
- Kenova, WV1.4 mi · 3,033 people · home $109,000
- Ashland, KY4.4 mi · 21,625 people · home $125,000
- Westwood, KY6.8 mi · 4,387 people · home $92,200
- Huntington, WV7.9 mi · 46,842 people · home $127,200
- Russell, KY8.9 mi · 3,744 people · home $211,900
- Ironton, OH9.3 mi · 10,571 people · home $106,700
- Flatwoods, KY10.7 mi · 7,325 people · home $114,600
- Pea Ridge, WV14.0 mi · 6,602 people · home $188,500
South Point questions
Is South Point, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Point scores better for retirees than 12% of Ohio towns and quieter than 16%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in South Point?
The median owner-occupied home in South Point is valued at $184,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,341, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in South Point?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.5 inches of precipitation a year and 6.2 inches of snow.
Does South Point get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 8, 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)