The Town FilesMinerva, Ohio
Village in Stark County · population 3,684 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $124,400
- Household income
- $54,380
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 44.9
Minerva is a village of 3,684 people in Stark County, Ohio. The median home is worth $124,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Minerva 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 Minerva is worth $124,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $54,380, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $904 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minerva | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $904 | $914 |
| Median household income | $54,380 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Minerva
| People | Minerva | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Minerva
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minerva since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2021 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 21, 1983.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Stark County
Stark County had 158,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,631 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Minerva itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Minerva
3 public schools with 1,643 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Elementary School | K-5 | 774 | 19.8 |
| Minerva High School | 9-12 | 447 | 17.9 |
| Minerva Middle School | 6-8 | 422 | 21.1 |
Towns near Minerva
- Carrollton, OH10.5 mi · 3,087 people · home $138,000
- Louisville, OH11.2 mi · 9,521 people · home $193,100
- Alliance, OH12.5 mi · 21,672 people · home $125,400
- Sebring, OH13.7 mi · 4,191 people · home $90,300
- Canton, OH14.9 mi · 70,872 people · home $97,800
- Salem, OH17.9 mi · 11,915 people · home $119,400
- Lisbon, OH18.0 mi · 2,597 people · home $110,000
- Reedurban, OH18.1 mi · 5,889 people · home $151,600
Minerva questions
Is Minerva, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minerva scores better for retirees than 57% of Ohio towns and quieter than 65%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Minerva?
The median owner-occupied home in Minerva is valued at $124,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,380, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $904 a month.
What is the weather like in Minerva?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.8 inches of snow.
Does Minerva get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minerva since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2021. 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)