The Town FilesOhio County, Kentucky
23,735 people. The median home is worth $121,400 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $57,798.
Towns in Ohio County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 3,531 | $167,900 | $53,944 | 35.9 |
| Hartford | 2,668 | $106,900 | $61,445 | 37.4 |
People and housing
| Ohio County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,400 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $739 | $837 |
| Median household income | $57,798 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 40.5 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
7,387 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,414 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 367 storm events in Ohio County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ohio County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4937: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4860: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).