The Town FilesCircleville, Ohio
City in Pickaway County · population 13,927 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,700
- Household income
- $60,296
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 35.4
Circleville is a city of 13,927 people in Pickaway County, Ohio. The median home is worth $191,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 83% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Circleville 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 Circleville is worth $191,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $60,296, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $955 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Circleville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $955 | $914 |
| Median household income | $60,296 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Circleville
| People | Circleville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Circleville
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Circleville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 13, 1999 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 1980.
Severe weather in Pickaway County since 1996
Pickaway County has been included in 15 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 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| 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 Pickaway County
Pickaway County had 16,097 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,992 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Circleville itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Circleville
6 public schools with 3,937 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circleville Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,046 | 20.9 |
| Logan Elm Middle/High School | 6-12 | 895 | 16.0 |
| Logan Elm Elementary School | PK-5 | 839 | 18.6 |
| Circleville High School | 9-12 | 588 | 21.0 |
| Circleville Middle School | 6-8 | 461 | 19.2 |
| Ralph C Starkey (Cjcf) | 8-12 | 108 | 9.8 |
Towns near Circleville
- Ashville, OH8.6 mi · 4,529 people · home $291,000
- Commercial Point, OH13.8 mi · 3,078 people · home $344,600
- Groveport, OH17.8 mi · 6,009 people · home $275,100
- Canal Winchester, OH18.0 mi · 9,107 people · home $336,100
- Obetz, OH18.2 mi · 5,489 people · home $220,900
- Chillicothe, OH18.3 mi · 22,059 people · home $162,500
- Lancaster, OH19.4 mi · 40,552 people · home $193,900
- Grove City, OH19.7 mi · 41,252 people · home $310,400
Circleville questions
Is Circleville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Circleville scores better for retirees than 29% of Ohio towns and quieter than 16%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Circleville?
The median owner-occupied home in Circleville is valued at $191,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,296, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $955 a month.
What is the weather like in Circleville?
July highs average 85.8°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 15.4 inches of snow.
Does Circleville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Circleville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 13, 1999. 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)