The Town FilesWoodworth, Ohio
Community in Mahoning County · population 1,784 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,300
- Household income
- $60,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 63.3
Woodworth is a community of 1,784 people in Mahoning County, Ohio. The median home is worth $146,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns, hipper than 93% of Ohio towns, quieter than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Woodworth 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 Woodworth is worth $146,300, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $60,417, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,335 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodworth | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,335 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,417 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodworth
| People | Woodworth | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Woodworth
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodworth since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 5, 1956 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Mahoning County since 1996
Mahoning County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Mahoning County
Mahoning County had 93,784 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,623 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Woodworth itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Woodworth
- North Lima, OH2.1 mi · 1,369 people · home $347,100
- Poland, OH3.8 mi · 2,463 people · home $199,700
- New Springfield, OH5.0 mi · 579 people · home $114,100
- New Middletown, OH5.2 mi · 1,507 people · home $173,300
- Struthers, OH6.1 mi · 10,063 people · home $100,100
- Columbiana, OH6.3 mi · 6,559 people · home $191,700
- Canfield, OH7.0 mi · 7,699 people · home $254,800
- Lowellville, OH7.3 mi · 996 people · home $85,600
Woodworth questions
Is Woodworth, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodworth scores better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns and quieter than 84%. 46.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 63.3).
How much does a house cost in Woodworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodworth is valued at $146,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,417, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,335 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodworth?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 38.8 inches of snow.
Does Woodworth get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 5, 1956. 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)