The Town FilesCleves, Ohio
Village in Hamilton County · population 3,414 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,300
- Household income
- $77,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 30.5
Cleves is a village of 3,414 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $197,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 87% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Cleves 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 Cleves is worth $197,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $77,188, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,080 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cleves | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,080 | $914 |
| Median household income | $77,188 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cleves
| People | Cleves | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 5.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Cleves
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleves since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 263 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 2, 1983.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Cleves itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Cleves
3 public schools with 1,979 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Elementary | PK-4 | 749 | 19.2 |
| Taylor Middle School | 5-8 | 616 | 18.7 |
| Taylor High School | 9-12 | 614 | 17.5 |
Towns near Cleves
- Miami Heights, OH1.4 mi · 5,166 people · home $327,300
- Mack, OH3.5 mi · 11,088 people · home $314,400
- Francisville, KY4.1 mi · 9,952 people · home $398,000
- Dent, OH4.7 mi · 12,301 people · home $282,500
- Greendale, IN4.9 mi · 4,602 people · home $198,700
- Hidden Valley, IN5.6 mi · 5,529 people · home $289,400
- Taylor Creek, OH5.6 mi · 4,056 people · home $334,000
- Bridgetown, OH5.7 mi · 14,731 people · home $183,600
Cleves questions
Is Cleves, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cleves scores better for retirees than 5% of Ohio towns and quieter than 8%. 5.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.5).
How much does a house cost in Cleves?
The median owner-occupied home in Cleves is valued at $197,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,188, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,080 a month.
What is the weather like in Cleves?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 11.4 inches of snow.
Does Cleves get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleves since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)