The Town FilesJefferson County, Ohio
64,518 people. The median home is worth $127,800 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $59,055.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steubenville | 18,161 | $130,700 | $48,172 | 35.3 |
| Toronto | 5,303 | $108,800 | $55,972 | 45.7 |
| Wintersville | 3,765 | $141,100 | $76,768 | 49.5 |
| Mingo Junction | 3,347 | $104,000 | $53,833 | 43.2 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $835 | $914 |
| Median household income | $59,055 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 44.3 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
19,779 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,142 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 418 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4002: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).