The Town FilesWaynesfield, Ohio
Village in Auglaize County · population 749 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,300
- Household income
- $65,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 32.1
Waynesfield is a village of 749 people in Auglaize County, Ohio. The median home is worth $121,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Ohio towns, better for families than 89% of Ohio towns, quieter than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Waynesfield 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 Waynesfield is worth $121,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $65,156, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $895 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waynesfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $895 | $914 |
| Median household income | $65,156 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Waynesfield
| People | Waynesfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 34.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Waynesfield
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 35.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2024 about 7.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 64 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 15, 2012.
Severe weather in Auglaize County since 1996
Auglaize County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Auglaize County
Auglaize County had 22,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,897 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Waynesfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Waynesfield
2 public schools with 484 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesfield-Goshen Local Elementary School | PK-5 | 246 | 14.5 |
| Waynesfield-Goshen Local High School | 6-12 | 238 | 14.9 |
Towns near Waynesfield
- Chippewa Park, OH7.4 mi · 819 people · home $137,900
- Lakeview, OH8.2 mi · 1,184 people · home $98,300
- Cridersville, OH9.4 mi · 1,791 people · home $144,300
- Alger, OH10.0 mi · 837 people · home $68,500
- Russells Point, OH10.2 mi · 1,320 people · home $165,000
- Fort Shawnee, OH10.7 mi · 6,263 people · home $208,700
- Wapakoneta, OH11.7 mi · 9,957 people · home $158,400
- Jackson Center, OH11.8 mi · 1,441 people · home $167,000
Waynesfield questions
Is Waynesfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waynesfield scores better for retirees than 32% of Ohio towns and quieter than 88%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.1).
How much does a house cost in Waynesfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Waynesfield is valued at $121,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,156, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $895 a month.
What is the weather like in Waynesfield?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.8 inches of precipitation a year and 20.8 inches of snow.
Does Waynesfield get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waynesfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2024. 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)