The Town FilesWalnut Creek, Ohio
Community in Holmes County · population 908 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $198,800
- Household income
- $80,724
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 51.7
Walnut Creek is a community of 908 people in Holmes County, Ohio. The median home is worth $198,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Ohio towns, better for families than 92% of Ohio towns, better transit than 89% of Ohio towns.
How Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek is worth $198,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $80,724, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,234 a month. 66.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walnut Creek | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,234 | $914 |
| Median household income | $80,724 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 66.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Walnut Creek
| People | Walnut Creek | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Walnut Creek
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walnut Creek since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 22, 2006 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 16, 2022.
Severe weather in Holmes County since 1996
Holmes County has been included in 12 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Holmes County
Holmes County had 21,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,940 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Walnut Creek itself the ACS puts it at 32.5%.
Public schools in Walnut Creek
1 public school with 147 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Elementary School | K-6 | 147 | 21.0 |
Towns near Walnut Creek
- Berlin, OH3.8 mi · 1,447 people · home $317,700
- Sugarcreek, OH5.4 mi · 2,373 people · home $225,000
- Baltic, OH7.3 mi · 851 people · home $120,600
- Millersburg, OH9.8 mi · 3,151 people · home $146,700
- Lake Buckhorn, OH10.8 mi · 720 people · home $306,600
- Beach City, OH10.8 mi · 940 people · home $130,700
- Strasburg, OH11.2 mi · 2,735 people · home $201,700
- Brewster, OH13.1 mi · 2,113 people · home $144,600
Walnut Creek questions
Is Walnut Creek, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walnut Creek scores better for retirees than 7% of Ohio towns and quieter than 60%. 35.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.7).
How much does a house cost in Walnut Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Walnut Creek is valued at $198,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,724, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,234 a month.
What is the weather like in Walnut Creek?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 22.0 inches of snow.
Does Walnut Creek get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walnut Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 22, 2006. 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)