The Town FilesRoss, Ohio
Community in Butler County · population 3,478 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $243,000
- Household income
- $64,522
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 39.8
Ross is a community of 3,478 people in Butler County, Ohio. The median home is worth $243,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 90% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 87% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 79% of Ohio towns.
How Ross 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 Ross is worth $243,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $64,522, which is more affordable than 7% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $978 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ross | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $978 | $914 |
| Median household income | $64,522 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ross
| People | Ross | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Ross
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ross since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 498 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 25, 2009.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 14 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 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 163,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,277 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Ross itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Ross
1 public school with 377 students, about 22.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Intermediate School | 4-5 | 377 | 22.2 |
Towns near Ross
- Dry Ridge, OH4.2 mi · 2,698 people · home $265,900
- Pleasant Run, OH4.7 mi · 4,861 people · home $171,000
- Northgate, OH5.5 mi · 7,277 people · home $174,300
- Mount Healthy Heights, OH5.7 mi · 2,918 people · home $145,900
- Taylor Creek, OH5.9 mi · 4,056 people · home $334,000
- Pleasant Run Farm, OH6.0 mi · 4,779 people · home $229,400
- Northbrook, OH6.3 mi · 10,912 people · home $157,400
- Fairfield, OH6.4 mi · 44,907 people · home $234,500
Ross questions
Is Ross, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ross scores better for retirees than 79% of Ohio towns and quieter than 36%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Ross?
The median owner-occupied home in Ross is valued at $243,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,522, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $978 a month.
What is the weather like in Ross?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 14.9 inches of snow.
Does Ross get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ross since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)