The Town FilesWetherington, Ohio
Community in Butler County · population 1,381 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $611,200
- Household income
- $167,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 61.0
Wetherington is a community of 1,381 people in Butler County, Ohio. The median home is worth $611,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 97% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 89% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 85% of Ohio towns.
How Wetherington 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 Wetherington is worth $611,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $167,625, which is more affordable than 10% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,473 a month. 95.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wetherington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $611,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,473 | $914 |
| Median household income | $167,625 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 95.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wetherington
| People | Wetherington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 30.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wetherington
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wetherington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 9, 1999 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 137 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 90 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 14 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 |
| 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 Butler County
Butler County had 163,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,277 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Wetherington itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Wetherington
5 public schools with 3,039 students, about 26.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Early Childhood School | K-2 | 744 | 28.6 |
| Liberty Junior School | 7-8 | 716 | 25.6 |
| Woodland Elementary School | 2-6 | 663 | 26.5 |
| Hopewell Junior School | 7-8 | 470 | 26.1 |
| Liberty Early Childhood School | PK-2 | 446 | 24.8 |
Towns near Wetherington
- Four Bridges, OH1.5 mi · 3,401 people · home $589,500
- Beckett Ridge, OH3.5 mi · 9,192 people · home $327,400
- Mason, OH4.3 mi · 34,792 people · home $426,200
- Highpoint, OH5.4 mi · 1,558 people · home $195,200
- Monroe, OH5.7 mi · 15,412 people · home $282,400
- Sharonville, OH6.0 mi · 14,117 people · home $223,800
- Landen, OH6.2 mi · 6,995 people · home $311,000
- Sixteen Mile Stand, OH6.6 mi · 3,091 people · home $622,500
Wetherington questions
Is Wetherington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wetherington scores better for retirees than 42% of Ohio towns and quieter than 32%. 41.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.0).
How much does a house cost in Wetherington?
The median owner-occupied home in Wetherington is valued at $611,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $167,625, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,473 a month.
What is the weather like in Wetherington?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does Wetherington get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wetherington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 9, 1999. 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)