The Town FilesCambridge, Ohio
City in Guernsey County · population 10,089 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $121,900
- Household income
- $42,946
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.3
Cambridge is a city of 10,089 people in Guernsey County, Ohio. The median home is worth $121,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 84% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 82% of Ohio towns, hipper than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Cambridge 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 Cambridge is worth $121,900, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $42,946, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $788 a month. 48.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cambridge | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $788 | $914 |
| Median household income | $42,946 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 48.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Cambridge
| People | Cambridge | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Cambridge
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 10, 1986 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2019.
Severe weather in Guernsey County since 1996
Guernsey County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Guernsey County
Guernsey County had 14,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,287 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Cambridge itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Cambridge
6 public schools with 1,921 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge High School | 9-12 | 488 | 14.4 |
| Cambridge Primary School | K-2 | 465 | 16.0 |
| Cambridge Middle School | 6-8 | 402 | 13.4 |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | 3-5 | 373 | 16.2 |
| Pike Elementary School | PK-2 | 116 | 23.2 |
| Cambridge City Preschool | PK-PK | 77 | — |
Towns near Cambridge
- Newcomerstown, OH17.6 mi · 3,702 people · home $95,300
- Coshocton, OH21.6 mi · 11,050 people · home $139,700
- North Zanesville, OH21.7 mi · 3,116 people · home $248,000
- Barnesville, OH22.0 mi · 4,008 people · home $114,800
- Zanesville, OH23.0 mi · 24,765 people · home $123,700
- Uhrichsville, OH29.3 mi · 5,272 people · home $117,400
- Dennison, OH29.4 mi · 2,709 people · home $102,700
Cambridge questions
Is Cambridge, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cambridge scores better for retirees than 35% of Ohio towns and quieter than 22%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Cambridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Cambridge is valued at $121,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,946, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $788 a month.
What is the weather like in Cambridge?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Cambridge get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cambridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 10, 1986. 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)