The Town FilesWaynesburg, Ohio
Village in Stark County · population 925 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $129,300
- Household income
- $51,042
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.1
Waynesburg is a village of 925 people in Stark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $129,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 85% of Ohio towns, better transit than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg is worth $129,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $51,042, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $940 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waynesburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $940 | $914 |
| Median household income | $51,042 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Waynesburg
| People | Waynesburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Waynesburg
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 16, 1965 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 21, 1983.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark 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 |
| 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 Stark County
Stark County had 158,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,631 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Waynesburg itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Towns near Waynesburg
- Magnolia, OH2.0 mi · 1,013 people · home $164,600
- Lake Mohawk, OH3.6 mi · 1,601 people · home $336,500
- Malvern, OH4.4 mi · 1,110 people · home $129,200
- East Sparta, OH5.5 mi · 749 people · home $136,400
- Mineral City, OH7.0 mi · 652 people · home $94,400
- North Industry, OH7.6 mi · 1,528 people · home $112,100
- East Canton, OH8.5 mi · 1,521 people · home $147,000
- Wilkshire Hills, OH9.2 mi · 2,940 people · home $258,900
Waynesburg questions
Is Waynesburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waynesburg scores better for retirees than 38% of Ohio towns and quieter than 85%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Waynesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Waynesburg is valued at $129,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,042, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $940 a month.
What is the weather like in Waynesburg?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 35.8 inches of snow.
Does Waynesburg get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 16, 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)