The Town FilesScioto County, Ohio
72,627 people. The median home is worth $137,900 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $50,609.
Towns in Scioto County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 18,252 | $103,300 | $34,713 | 39.0 |
| Wheelersburg | 6,531 | $210,000 | $63,132 | 41.0 |
| West Portsmouth | 2,928 | $115,500 | $41,695 | 46.6 |
People and housing
| Scioto County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $742 | $914 |
| Median household income | $50,609 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 41.1 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
25,148 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,418 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 653 storm events in Scioto County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Scioto County has been included in 18 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).