The Town FilesMcDonald, Ohio
Village in Trumbull County · population 3,172 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,500
- Household income
- $81,855
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 43.7
McDonald is a village of 3,172 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. The median home is worth $138,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 89% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 83% of Ohio towns.
How McDonald 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 McDonald is worth $138,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $81,855, which is more affordable than 95% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 85.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | McDonald | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $863 | $914 |
| Median household income | $81,855 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 85.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in McDonald
| People | McDonald | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in McDonald
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McDonald since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 31, 1985 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 256 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 28, 1999.
Severe weather in Trumbull County since 1996
Trumbull County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Trumbull County
Trumbull County had 65,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,810 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in McDonald itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in McDonald
2 public schools with 722 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Elementary School | K-6 | 387 | 14.9 |
| McDonald High School | 7-12 | 335 | 16.0 |
Towns near McDonald
- Girard, OH1.4 mi · 9,603 people · home $115,500
- Niles, OH2.3 mi · 18,443 people · home $116,300
- Mineral Ridge, OH2.6 mi · 3,951 people · home $154,600
- Austintown, OH5.0 mi · 29,594 people · home $144,300
- Howland Center, OH6.0 mi · 6,351 people · home $196,000
- Youngstown, OH6.0 mi · 60,068 people · home $63,300
- Warren, OH7.1 mi · 39,201 people · home $86,400
- Lordstown, OH7.5 mi · 3,332 people · home $174,000
McDonald questions
Is McDonald, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McDonald scores better for retirees than 23% of Ohio towns and quieter than 26%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in McDonald?
The median owner-occupied home in McDonald is valued at $138,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,855, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in McDonald?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does McDonald get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McDonald since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 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)