The Town FilesSpencer, Ohio
Village in Medina County · population 684 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,300
- Household income
- $73,542
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 35.3
Spencer is a village of 684 people in Medina County, Ohio. The median home is worth $165,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Ohio towns, better for families than 92% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Spencer 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 Spencer is worth $165,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $73,542, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $768 a month. 78.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spencer | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $768 | $914 |
| Median household income | $73,542 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 78.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Spencer
| People | Spencer | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Spencer
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spencer since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 10, 2002 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2013.
Severe weather in Medina County since 1996
Medina County has been included in 14 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 |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Medina County
Medina County had 62,902 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,076 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Spencer itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Spencer
- Wellington, OH6.6 mi · 4,799 people · home $197,000
- Lodi, OH7.1 mi · 2,746 people · home $158,600
- Sullivan, OH7.2 mi · 603 people · home $205,900
- Pheasant Run, OH7.9 mi · 1,362 people · home $191,300
- Cinnamon Lake, OH8.7 mi · 1,237 people · home $214,500
- West Salem, OH8.9 mi · 1,430 people · home $125,900
- LaGrange, OH9.9 mi · 2,595 people · home $264,300
- Westfield Center, OH11.0 mi · 1,184 people · home $353,500
Spencer questions
Is Spencer, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spencer scores better for retirees than 69% of Ohio towns and quieter than 74%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Spencer?
The median owner-occupied home in Spencer is valued at $165,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,542, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $768 a month.
What is the weather like in Spencer?
July highs average 81.6°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 43.7 inches of snow.
Does Spencer get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spencer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 10, 2002. 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)