The Town FilesWheelersburg, Ohio
Community in Scioto County · population 6,531 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $210,000
- Household income
- $63,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.0
Wheelersburg is a community of 6,531 people in Scioto County, Ohio. The median home is worth $210,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 77% of Ohio towns.
How Wheelersburg 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 Wheelersburg is worth $210,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $63,132, which is more affordable than 17% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $685 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wheelersburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $685 | $914 |
| Median household income | $63,132 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Wheelersburg
| People | Wheelersburg | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wheelersburg
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheelersburg since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 23, 1968 about 3.8 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 81 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 9, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 5, 1996.
Severe weather in Scioto County since 1996
Scioto County has been included in 18 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 Scioto County
Scioto County had 25,148 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,418 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Wheelersburg itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Wheelersburg
3 public schools with 1,567 students, about 22.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg Middle School | 4-8 | 597 | 19.3 |
| Wheelersburg Elementary School | PK-3 | 508 | 23.1 |
| Wheelersburg High School | 9-12 | 462 | 25.7 |
Towns near Wheelersburg
- Portsmouth, OH5.7 mi · 18,252 people · home $103,300
- West Portsmouth, OH10.6 mi · 2,928 people · home $115,500
- Flatwoods, KY16.2 mi · 7,325 people · home $114,600
- Ironton, OH17.0 mi · 10,571 people · home $106,700
- Russell, KY17.7 mi · 3,744 people · home $211,900
- Westwood, KY20.2 mi · 4,387 people · home $92,200
- Ashland, KY22.3 mi · 21,625 people · home $125,000
- Jackson, OH23.6 mi · 6,252 people · home $153,600
Wheelersburg questions
Is Wheelersburg, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wheelersburg scores better for retirees than 66% of Ohio towns and quieter than 32%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.0).
How much does a house cost in Wheelersburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Wheelersburg is valued at $210,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,132, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $685 a month.
What is the weather like in Wheelersburg?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 6.6 inches of snow.
Does Wheelersburg get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wheelersburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 23, 1968. 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)