The Town FilesWindham, Ohio
Village in Portage County · population 1,666 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $128,700
- Household income
- $54,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 30.5
Windham is a village of 1,666 people in Portage County, Ohio. The median home is worth $128,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100).
How Windham 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 Windham is worth $128,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $54,219, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $898 a month. 68.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Windham | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $898 | $914 |
| Median household income | $54,219 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 68.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Windham
| People | Windham | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Windham
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Windham since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 251 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 19, 1968.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Portage County
Portage County had 56,561 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,670 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Windham itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Windham
3 public schools with 484 students.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Thomas Elementary School | PK-4 | 220 | — |
| Windham Junior High School | 5-8 | 158 | — |
| Windham High School | 9-12 | 106 | — |
Towns near Windham
- Garrettsville, OH4.1 mi · 2,449 people · home $191,000
- Newton Falls, OH4.9 mi · 4,557 people · home $105,700
- South Canal, OH5.3 mi · 1,101 people · home $137,300
- Hiram, OH7.3 mi · 996 people · home $223,400
- Leavittsburg, OH8.4 mi · 1,571 people · home $80,900
- Craig Beach, OH9.1 mi · 1,076 people · home $164,000
- Mantua, OH9.9 mi · 1,001 people · home $179,200
- Lordstown, OH10.2 mi · 3,332 people · home $174,000
Windham questions
Is Windham, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Windham scores better for retirees than 16% of Ohio towns and quieter than 55%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.5).
How much does a house cost in Windham?
The median owner-occupied home in Windham is valued at $128,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,219, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $898 a month.
What is the weather like in Windham?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 62.9 inches of snow.
Does Windham get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Windham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 31, 1985. 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)