The Town FilesWashington Court House, Ohio
City in Fayette County · population 14,401 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,800
- Household income
- $55,998
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.1
Washington Court House is a city of 14,401 people in Fayette County, Ohio. The median home is worth $159,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100).
How Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House is worth $159,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $55,998, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $771 a month. 55.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington Court House | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $771 | $914 |
| Median household income | $55,998 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 55.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Washington Court House
| People | Washington Court House | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Washington Court House
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 40.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington Court House since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 16, 1965 about 2.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 16, 2025.
Severe weather in Fayette County since 1996
Fayette County has been included in 11 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 |
| 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 Fayette County
Fayette County had 11,416 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,422 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Washington Court House itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Washington Court House
7 public schools with 4,436 students, about 19.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Trace Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,128 | 19.8 |
| Miami Trace High School | 9-12 | 752 | 23.5 |
| Miami Trace Middle School | 6-8 | 607 | 20.9 |
| Washington High School | 9-12 | 605 | 20.9 |
| Cherry Hill Primary | PK-2 | 480 | 17.8 |
| Washington Middle School | 6-8 | 460 | 17.0 |
| Belle Aire Intermediate | 3-5 | 404 | 15.0 |
Towns near Washington Court House
- Greenfield, OH12.9 mi · 4,339 people · home $113,700
- Wilmington, OH22.0 mi · 12,664 people · home $174,400
- London, OH24.5 mi · 10,279 people · home $201,000
- Hillsboro, OH24.5 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
- Cedarville, OH25.1 mi · 4,257 people · home $200,800
- Circleville, OH26.7 mi · 13,927 people · home $191,700
- Chillicothe, OH26.8 mi · 22,059 people · home $162,500
- Commercial Point, OH26.8 mi · 3,078 people · home $344,600
Washington Court House questions
Is Washington Court House, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington Court House scores better for retirees than 26% of Ohio towns and quieter than 37%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Washington Court House?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington Court House is valued at $159,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,998, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $771 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington Court House?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.8 inches of precipitation a year and 18.3 inches of snow.
Does Washington Court House get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington Court House since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 16, 1965. 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)