The Town FilesWest Alexandria, Ohio
Village in Preble County · population 1,334 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,300
- Household income
- $59,973
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 35.3
West Alexandria is a village of 1,334 people in Preble County, Ohio. The median home is worth $154,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 81% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 80% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 74% of Ohio towns.
How West Alexandria 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 West Alexandria is worth $154,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $59,973, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $701 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Alexandria | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $701 | $914 |
| Median household income | $59,973 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Alexandria
| People | West Alexandria | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in West Alexandria
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Alexandria since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 27, 2019 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 166 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 2, 2009.
Severe weather in Preble County since 1996
Preble County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, 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 Preble County
Preble County had 11,510 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,740 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in West Alexandria itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Public schools in West Alexandria
3 public schools with 764 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Valley South Elementary School | PK-6 | 448 | 18.7 |
| Twin Valley South High School | 9-12 | 208 | 16.0 |
| Twin Valley South Middle School | 7-8 | 108 | 21.6 |
Towns near West Alexandria
- Eaton, OH5.2 mi · 8,375 people · home $148,200
- Gratis, OH6.7 mi · 842 people · home $154,600
- Lewisburg, OH7.3 mi · 1,745 people · home $155,800
- Farmersville, OH7.4 mi · 975 people · home $159,200
- New Lebanon, OH7.5 mi · 3,796 people · home $115,600
- Lake Lakengren, OH9.1 mi · 3,387 people · home $211,400
- Brookville, OH9.1 mi · 5,989 people · home $182,200
- Camden, OH9.5 mi · 1,989 people · home $117,400
West Alexandria questions
Is West Alexandria, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Alexandria scores better for retirees than 80% of Ohio towns and quieter than 73%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in West Alexandria?
The median owner-occupied home in West Alexandria is valued at $154,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,973, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $701 a month.
What is the weather like in West Alexandria?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 13.7 inches of snow.
Does West Alexandria get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Alexandria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019. 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)