The Town FilesNapoleon, Ohio
City in Henry County · population 8,862 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,600
- Household income
- $76,639
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 39.4
Napoleon is a city of 8,862 people in Henry County, Ohio. The median home is worth $146,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Napoleon 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 Napoleon is worth $146,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $76,639, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $819 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Napoleon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $819 | $914 |
| Median household income | $76,639 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Napoleon
| People | Napoleon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Napoleon
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Napoleon since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2010 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 10,585 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,637 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Napoleon itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Napoleon
2 public schools with 1,763 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Elementary School | PK-6 | 1,003 | 17.9 |
| Napoleon Junior/Senior High School | 7-12 | 760 | 14.6 |
Towns near Napoleon
- Wauseon, OH10.8 mi · 7,568 people · home $152,600
- Archbold, OH12.4 mi · 4,516 people · home $176,400
- Delta, OH13.6 mi · 3,316 people · home $166,600
- Defiance, OH14.9 mi · 17,066 people · home $139,900
- Swanton, OH17.9 mi · 3,897 people · home $172,700
- Whitehouse, OH19.1 mi · 4,990 people · home $269,200
- Waterville, OH21.3 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
- Bryan, OH22.5 mi · 8,729 people · home $144,400
Napoleon questions
Is Napoleon, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Napoleon scores better for retirees than 37% of Ohio towns and quieter than 57%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Napoleon?
The median owner-occupied home in Napoleon is valued at $146,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,639, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $819 a month.
What is the weather like in Napoleon?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.7 inches of snow.
Does Napoleon get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Napoleon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010. 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)