The Town FilesEast Palestine, Ohio
Village in Columbiana County · population 4,761 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $113,700
- Household income
- $49,777
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 44.5
East Palestine is a village of 4,761 people in Columbiana County, Ohio. The median home is worth $113,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100).
How East Palestine 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 East Palestine is worth $113,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $49,777, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $851 a month. 68.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Palestine | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $113,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $851 | $914 |
| Median household income | $49,777 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 68.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1952 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in East Palestine
| People | East Palestine | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in East Palestine
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 40.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Palestine since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1985 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Columbiana County since 1996
Columbiana County has been included in 18 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 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Columbiana County
Columbiana County had 28,452 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,319 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in East Palestine itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in East Palestine
3 public schools with 933 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Palestine Elementary School | PK-4 | 400 | 14.3 |
| East Palestine Middle School | 5-8 | 269 | 14.9 |
| East Palestine High School | 9-12 | 264 | 13.2 |
Towns near East Palestine
- South Beaver, PA6.9 mi · 2,680 people · home $222,200
- Columbiana, OH7.1 mi · 6,559 people · home $191,700
- North Beaver, PA9.4 mi · 3,962 people · home $174,500
- Chippewa, PA10.3 mi · 8,042 people · home $255,600
- Calcutta, OH10.3 mi · 3,941 people · home $158,000
- Ohioville, PA11.2 mi · 3,349 people · home $202,100
- Lisbon, OH12.1 mi · 2,597 people · home $110,000
- Brighton, PA12.8 mi · 8,790 people · home $279,600
East Palestine questions
Is East Palestine, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Palestine scores better for retirees than 20% of Ohio towns and quieter than 55%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in East Palestine?
The median owner-occupied home in East Palestine is valued at $113,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,777, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $851 a month.
What is the weather like in East Palestine?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.3 inches of precipitation a year and 27.5 inches of snow.
Does East Palestine get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Palestine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 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)