The Town FilesWinchester, Ohio
Village in Adams County · population 987 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,900
- Household income
- $40,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 32.0
Winchester is a village of 987 people in Adams County, Ohio. The median home is worth $130,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Ohio towns, quieter than 77% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Winchester 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 Winchester is worth $130,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $40,625, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $555 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winchester | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $555 | $914 |
| Median household income | $40,625 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Winchester
| People | Winchester | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 37.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Winchester
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winchester since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 9.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 8, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on November 22, 1992.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 19 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 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 6,800 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,396 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Winchester itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Winchester
2 public schools with 538 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern High School | 9-12 | 274 | 15.2 |
| Eastern MS | 6-8 | 264 | 16.5 |
Towns near Winchester
- Seaman, OH5.0 mi · 973 people · home $134,600
- Lake Waynoka, OH6.6 mi · 1,381 people · home $222,200
- Sardinia, OH8.7 mi · 1,083 people · home $99,600
- Russellville, OH9.0 mi · 542 people · home $111,500
- West Union, OH12.5 mi · 3,004 people · home $132,500
- Peebles, OH13.3 mi · 1,774 people · home $120,800
- Georgetown, OH14.2 mi · 4,453 people · home $148,600
- Mount Orab, OH15.5 mi · 4,347 people · home $267,400
Winchester questions
Is Winchester, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winchester scores better for retirees than 88% of Ohio towns and quieter than 77%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Winchester?
The median owner-occupied home in Winchester is valued at $130,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,625, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $555 a month.
What is the weather like in Winchester?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18.4 inches of snow.
Does Winchester get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winchester since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. 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)