Amelia is an unincorporated community in Clermont County, OH. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.

About

Life in Amelia

Amelia is a community of 12,482 people in Ohio. The median household income is $70,938, median rent runs about $957 per month, and median home values are around $230,400. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

Amelia at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

33.2 yrs

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Foreign-Born

0.9%

Broadband Internet

90.5%

of households

Median household income

Amelia$70,938
Ohio avg$71,389
US$80,734

Demographics0.9% foreign-born, most often from Trinidad and Tobago

Who lives in Amelia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Amelia, the largest foreign-born group is from Trinidad and Tobago (23.8%), and 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

24.8%

of residents

65 and Older

11.0%

of residents

Households with Kids

34.9%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

32.5%

of households

Married Couples

40.9%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.51

people

Race & Ethnicity

White90.2%
Two or more races2.5%
Black1.6%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Trinidad and Tobago23.8%
Philippines23.0%
Other Eastern Europe16.4%
India15.6%
Italy11.5%
England5.7%
Colombia4.1%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only97.5%
Spanish1.4%
Tagalog/Filipino0.5%
Other Indo-European0.3%
German/Germanic0.2%
Other0.2%

Cost of Livingrent 7% below OH average

Rent, home values, and income in Amelia

In Amelia, rent runs 7% below the OH average, and home values are 7% above the OH average.

Median rent (per month)

Amelia$957
Ohio avg$1,034
US$1,413

Median home value

Amelia$230,400
Ohio avg$214,800
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

39.8%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

16.0%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

95.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$2,710

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

61.3%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1995

median year built

Home Value Trend

$242,765
$309,617
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $309,617 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH

Unemployment in Amelia

Unemployment in Clermont County, which includes Amelia, is close to the OH average.

Unemployment rate

Amelia4.4%
Ohio avg4.6%
US4.3%

Amelia: Clermont County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.5%
4.4%
4.1%
3.8%
6.9%
4.5%
3.6%
3.4%
4.2%
4.4%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Clermont County (county-wide) · Annual averages

What Amelia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care24.5%
Retail16.8%
Manufacturing16.0%
Professional & business services11.4%
Arts, hospitality & food service7.8%
Construction5.6%
Finance & real estate5.0%
Transportation & utilities4.6%

City residents, wherever they work

Commute31.5 min avg

How Amelia residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Amelia, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone75.4%
Carpool10.1%
Public transit1.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home9.5%
Other3.0%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min17.4%
15–29 min29.4%
30–44 min31.1%
45–59 min13.8%
60+ min8.3%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

    Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    24 mi

Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.

Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in the area policed by the Batavia Police Department, which covers Amelia, runs 85% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

49.1

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

1,129.7

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Policed by Batavia Police Department (township-wide rate)

Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 19 events in 2025

Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes

FEMA National Risk Index

Relatively Low

77.9 / 100

Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).

Ice storm · HighLightning · HighStrong wind · HighCold wave · ModerateHeat wave · Moderate

Clermont County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Clermont County, which includes Amelia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 19 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindWinter WeatherFloodHailWinter Storm

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202519Thunderstorm Wind$127,000
20249Thunderstorm Wind$12,000
202315Thunderstorm Wind$269,250
202221Winter Weather$3.2M
202112Thunderstorm Wind$71,000
202024Thunderstorm Wind$299,500
201932Thunderstorm Wind$105,500
201819Thunderstorm Wind$132,750

Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.

2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year

Clermont County, county-wide

Air Quality41 median AQI — Good

Days by air quality category (2025)

Air quality in Clermont County, which includes Amelia, is typically good — 280 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

41

Good Days

280

per year

Moderate Days

81

per year

Unhealthy Days

0

per year

Clermont County, county-wide

Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Amelia has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

66°/43°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

85°/63°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

68°/45°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

43°/26°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

45.5"

Annual Snowfall

14.4"

Hot Days/Year

28

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

116

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

132

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
10°30°50°70°90°5"Jan: 2.86" precipitationFeb: 2.79" precipitationMar: 3.94" precipitationApr: 4.37" precipitationMay: 4.70" precipitationJun: 4.61" precipitationJul: 4.39" precipitationAug: 3.39" precipitationSep: 3.07" precipitationOct: 3.05" precipitationNov: 2.91" precipitationDec: 3.32" precipitation24°JJan: high 41°F, low 24°FFFeb: high 45°F, low 26°FMMar: high 55°F, low 33°FAApr: high 67°F, low 43°FMMay: high 75°F, low 53°FJJun: high 83°F, low 61°F87°JJul: high 87°F, low 65°FAAug: high 86°F, low 64°FSSep: high 80°F, low 56°FOOct: high 68°F, low 44°FNNov: high 55°F, low 34°FDDec: high 45°F, low 28°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan41°F24°F2.86"
Feb45°F26°F2.79"
Mar55°F33°F3.94"
Apr67°F43°F4.37"
May75°F53°F4.70"
Jun83°F61°F4.61"
Jul87°F65°F4.39"
Aug86°F64°F3.39"
Sep80°F56°F3.07"
Oct68°F44°F3.05"
Nov55°F34°F2.91"
Dec45°F28°F3.32"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Amelia

Uninsured

6.5%

of residents

No hospitals inside Amelia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Batavia

Mercy Health-anderson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Cincinnati

St Elizabeth Ft Thomas

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Fort Thomas

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity35.0%US 36.8%
Diabetes11.2%US 12.6%
High blood pressure33.0%US 37.1%
Current smoking16.5%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity24.6%US 26.6%
Depression27.2%US 23.0%
Asthma11.1%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year77.5%US 78.2%

Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.

Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.

Education21.4:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Amelia

Amelia's student/teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

1

within city limits

Private Schools

1

within city limits

College Degree Rate

24.0%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 17 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Amelia

Amelia has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (17 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

National Historic Site

17 mi away

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

50 mi away

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

53 mi away

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

64 mi away

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

88 mi away

Public Libraries in Amelia

Amelia Branch Library

58 Maple St., Amelia

Branch~48 hrs/week

Cities Near Amelia

The closest cities within 60 miles

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Amelia FAQ

Is Amelia, Ohio affordable?⌄

Amelia's median rent is $957/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,938/year. Median home value is $230,400.

Is Amelia, Ohio safe?⌄

Amelia is policed by the Batavia Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 49 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1130 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Amelia, Ohio?⌄

Clermont County, which includes Amelia, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Amelia, Ohio?⌄

The cost of living in Amelia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $957/month and median household income is $70,938/year. The median home value is $230,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Amelia, Ohio?⌄

The average commute in Amelia is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from