The Town FilesConneaut, Ohio
City in Ashtabula County · population 12,318 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,400
- Household income
- $61,741
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 99 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 40.4
Conneaut is a city of 12,318 people in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The median home is worth $132,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 83% of Ohio towns, hipper than 77% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Conneaut 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 Conneaut is worth $132,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $61,741, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Conneaut | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $772 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,741 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.5% | — |
Who lives in Conneaut
| People | Conneaut | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Conneaut
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 99.4 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conneaut since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 31, 1985 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 12 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 27, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on July 8, 1980.
Severe weather in Ashtabula County since 1996
Ashtabula County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Ashtabula County
Ashtabula County had 29,406 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,141 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Conneaut itself the ACS puts it at 12.5%.
Public schools in Conneaut
4 public schools with 1,570 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Primary Elementary School | PK-2 | 458 | 17.6 |
| Conneaut High School | 8-12 | 396 | 15.2 |
| Conneaut Middle School | 6-8 | 367 | 15.3 |
| Gateway Elementary School | 3-5 | 349 | 16.6 |
Towns near Conneaut
- North Kingsville, OH5.5 mi · 2,742 people · home $170,900
- Springfield, PA6.4 mi · 3,076 people · home $151,100
- Conneaut, PA7.3 mi · 4,191 people · home $170,500
- Edgewood, OH9.8 mi · 4,185 people · home $115,500
- Ashtabula, OH12.3 mi · 17,975 people · home $105,900
- Lake City, PA13.0 mi · 2,935 people · home $165,600
- Girard, PA13.1 mi · 4,869 people · home $204,600
- Girard, PA13.9 mi · 2,993 people · home $160,500
Conneaut questions
Is Conneaut, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Conneaut scores better for retirees than 48% of Ohio towns and quieter than 45%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Conneaut?
The median owner-occupied home in Conneaut is valued at $132,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,741, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Conneaut?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 99.4 inches of snow.
Does Conneaut get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Conneaut since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 31, 1985. 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)