The Town FilesSteubenville, Ohio
City in Jefferson County · population 18,161 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,700
- Household income
- $48,172
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 35.3
Steubenville is a city of 18,161 people in Jefferson County, Ohio. The median home is worth $130,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 97% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 88% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 87% of Ohio towns.
How Steubenville 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 Steubenville is worth $130,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $48,172, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Steubenville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $775 | $914 |
| Median household income | $48,172 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Steubenville
| People | Steubenville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Steubenville
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Steubenville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 29, 2021 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 22 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 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 19,779 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,142 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Steubenville itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Steubenville
6 public schools with 2,846 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Middle School | 5-8 | 785 | 17.1 |
| Steubenville High School | 9-12 | 721 | 16.8 |
| Pugliese Elementary West | PK-4 | 473 | 19.7 |
| East Garfield Elementary School | PK-4 | 353 | 16.8 |
| Wells Academy | PK-4 | 338 | 21.1 |
| McKinley STEM Academy | PK-4 | 176 | 16.0 |
Towns near Steubenville
- Wintersville, OH2.9 mi · 3,765 people · home $141,100
- Mingo Junction, OH3.5 mi · 3,347 people · home $104,000
- Follansbee, WV3.7 mi · 2,848 people · home $133,900
- Hooverson Heights, WV5.3 mi · 2,582 people · home $154,600
- Weirton, WV5.6 mi · 19,163 people · home $133,500
- Toronto, OH6.8 mi · 5,303 people · home $108,800
- Smith, PA14.8 mi · 4,233 people · home $175,800
- Hanover, PA15.4 mi · 3,343 people · home $243,200
Steubenville questions
Is Steubenville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Steubenville scores better for retirees than 21% of Ohio towns and quieter than 14%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Steubenville?
The median owner-occupied home in Steubenville is valued at $130,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,172, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Steubenville?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 24.0 inches of snow.
Does Steubenville get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Steubenville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 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)