The Town FilesUrbana, Ohio
City in Champaign County · population 11,115 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,000
- Household income
- $68,003
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 37.2
Urbana is a city of 11,115 people in Champaign County, Ohio. The median home is worth $163,000, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 78% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Urbana 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 Urbana is worth $163,000, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $68,003, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $935 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Urbana | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $935 | $914 |
| Median household income | $68,003 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Urbana
| People | Urbana | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Urbana
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Urbana since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 21, 2014.
Severe weather in Champaign County since 1996
Champaign County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Champaign County
Champaign County had 10,880 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,045 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Urbana itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Urbana
3 public schools with 1,838 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Elementary School | PK-5 | 870 | 19.3 |
| Urbana High School | 9-12 | 571 | 19.0 |
| Urbana Junior High School | 6-8 | 397 | 16.5 |
Towns near Urbana
- Northridge, OH7.8 mi · 7,518 people · home $193,800
- Springfield, OH12.6 mi · 58,662 people · home $116,800
- Bellefontaine, OH17.5 mi · 14,115 people · home $180,500
- New Carlisle, OH18.4 mi · 5,559 people · home $131,800
- Park Layne, OH21.4 mi · 4,248 people · home $131,400
- London, OH22.4 mi · 10,279 people · home $201,000
- Yellow Springs, OH22.7 mi · 3,697 people · home $332,000
- Marysville, OH22.9 mi · 25,571 people · home $300,800
Urbana questions
Is Urbana, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Urbana scores better for retirees than 31% of Ohio towns and quieter than 24%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Urbana?
The median owner-occupied home in Urbana is valued at $163,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,003, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $935 a month.
What is the weather like in Urbana?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.0 inches of snow.
Does Urbana get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Urbana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. 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)