The Town FilesStony Prairie, Ohio
Community in Sandusky County · population 1,218 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,300
- Household income
- $60,347
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 32.6
Stony Prairie is a community of 1,218 people in Sandusky County, Ohio. The median home is worth $115,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 90% of Ohio towns, hipper than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Stony Prairie 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 Stony Prairie is worth $115,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $60,347, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $949 a month. 53.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stony Prairie | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $949 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,347 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 53.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stony Prairie
| People | Stony Prairie | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 43.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Stony Prairie
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stony Prairie since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 1982.
Severe weather in Sandusky County since 1996
Sandusky County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Sandusky County
Sandusky County had 24,936 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,676 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Stony Prairie itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Stony Prairie
- Fremont, OH1.6 mi · 15,930 people · home $117,500
- Ballville, OH1.8 mi · 3,823 people · home $195,300
- Green Springs, OH7.9 mi · 1,233 people · home $83,100
- Bettsville, OH8.6 mi · 595 people · home $99,900
- Clyde, OH9.1 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
- Gibsonburg, OH9.6 mi · 2,452 people · home $124,000
- Oak Harbor, OH10.8 mi · 2,821 people · home $142,200
- Elmore, OH11.4 mi · 1,370 people · home $171,700
Stony Prairie questions
Is Stony Prairie, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stony Prairie scores better for retirees than 47% of Ohio towns and quieter than 45%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Stony Prairie?
The median owner-occupied home in Stony Prairie is valued at $115,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,347, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $949 a month.
What is the weather like in Stony Prairie?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.2 inches of snow.
Does Stony Prairie get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stony Prairie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)