The Town FilesSpringdale, Ohio
City in Hamilton County · population 11,007 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,000
- Household income
- $67,903
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 38.9
Springdale is a city of 11,007 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $192,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 97% of Ohio towns, better transit than 81% of Ohio towns.
How Springdale 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 Springdale is worth $192,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $67,903, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,226 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springdale | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,226 | $914 |
| Median household income | $67,903 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Springdale
| People | Springdale | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Springdale
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springdale since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 579 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 92 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Springdale itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Towns near Springdale
- Woodlawn, OH2.4 mi · 3,916 people · home $249,300
- Forest Park, OH2.7 mi · 20,189 people · home $190,400
- Greenhills, OH2.8 mi · 3,741 people · home $174,100
- Lincoln Heights, OH3.4 mi · 3,144 people · home $85,200
- Sharonville, OH3.7 mi · 14,117 people · home $223,800
- Evendale, OH3.8 mi · 2,669 people · home $407,300
- Pleasant Run Farm, OH4.0 mi · 4,779 people · home $229,400
- Wyoming, OH4.2 mi · 8,756 people · home $430,000
Springdale questions
Is Springdale, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springdale scores better for retirees than 49% of Ohio towns and quieter than 6%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Springdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Springdale is valued at $192,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,903, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,226 a month.
What is the weather like in Springdale?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 13.5 inches of snow.
Does Springdale get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springdale 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)