The Town FilesBallville, Ohio
Community in Sandusky County · population 3,823 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $195,300
- Household income
- $84,896
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 50.3
Ballville is a community of 3,823 people in Sandusky County, Ohio. The median home is worth $195,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 77% of Ohio towns, quieter than 75% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Ballville 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 Ballville is worth $195,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $84,896, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 92.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ballville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $872 | $914 |
| Median household income | $84,896 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 92.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Ballville
| People | Ballville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Ballville
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F. About 38.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ballville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 1.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 22, 1982.
Severe weather in Sandusky County since 1996
Sandusky County has been included in 13 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 |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Sandusky County
Sandusky County had 24,936 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,676 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Ballville itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Ballville
- Fremont, OH2.4 mi · 15,930 people · home $117,500
- Clyde, OH8.2 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
- Oak Harbor, OH12.6 mi · 2,821 people · home $142,200
- Tiffin, OH14.5 mi · 17,953 people · home $142,200
- Bellevue, OH15.7 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Port Clinton, OH16.4 mi · 6,025 people · home $152,300
- Fostoria, OH18.3 mi · 13,046 people · home $87,200
- Sandusky, OH23.6 mi · 25,095 people · home $113,100
Ballville questions
Is Ballville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ballville scores better for retirees than 77% of Ohio towns and quieter than 75%. 28.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.3).
How much does a house cost in Ballville?
The median owner-occupied home in Ballville is valued at $195,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,896, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in Ballville?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 18.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.2 inches of snow.
Does Ballville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ballville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. 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)