The Town FilesWilmington, Ohio
City in Clinton County · population 12,664 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,400
- Household income
- $57,199
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 36.3
Wilmington is a city of 12,664 people in Clinton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $174,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 88% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Ohio towns.
How Wilmington 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 Wilmington is worth $174,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $57,199, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $909 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wilmington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $909 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,199 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wilmington
| People | Wilmington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wilmington
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilmington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 13, 1998.
Severe weather in Clinton County since 1996
Clinton County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Clinton County
Clinton County had 19,140 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,998 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Wilmington itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Wilmington
6 public schools with 2,873 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Oaks Cdc | 11-12 | 755 | 17.2 |
| Wilmington High School | 8-12 | 622 | 20.7 |
| Roy E Holmes Elementary School | K-2 | 512 | 22.3 |
| Denver Place Elementary School | K-5 | 455 | 18.2 |
| Rodger O. Borror Middle School | 6-8 | 451 | 17.3 |
| East End Elementary School | PK-PK | 78 | 13.0 |
Towns near Wilmington
- Blanchester, OH12.5 mi · 4,224 people · home $195,700
- Waynesville, OH16.3 mi · 2,669 people · home $269,500
- Hillsboro, OH18.6 mi · 6,481 people · home $149,200
- Xenia, OH18.8 mi · 25,441 people · home $162,400
- Bellbrook, OH20.4 mi · 7,317 people · home $264,300
- Lebanon, OH21.2 mi · 20,841 people · home $290,200
- Washington Court House, OH22.0 mi · 14,401 people · home $159,800
- South Lebanon, OH22.0 mi · 6,384 people · home $319,200
Wilmington questions
Is Wilmington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wilmington scores better for retirees than 36% of Ohio towns and quieter than 15%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Wilmington?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilmington is valued at $174,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,199, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $909 a month.
What is the weather like in Wilmington?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Wilmington get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wilmington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 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)