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Celina.
About
Life in Celina
Celina is a community of 11,017 people in Ohio. The median household income is $62,849, median rent runs about $760 per month, and median home values are around $164,100. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Celina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Celina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Celina, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (76.6%), and 0.8% of residents speak Vietnamese at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
41.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Celina
In Celina, rent runs 26% below the OH average, and home values are 24% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,848
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,888 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Celina
Unemployment in Mercer County, which includes Celina, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Celina: Mercer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mercer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Celina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.1 min avg
How Celina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Celina, most residents drive alone to work (91%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 44 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 96 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 131 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
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 92% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Celina runs 92% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
27.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
685
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Celina Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
31.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mercer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mercer County, which includes Celina, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Tornado | $878,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $63,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Winter Weather | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 17 | Winter Weather | $48,500 |
| 2019 | 22 | Winter Weather | $15.6M |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Weather | $11,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mercer County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allen County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 28 miles from Celina) is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Allen County, OH (28 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Celina has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.8"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.76" |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.32" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.87" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.86" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.05" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.58" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 2.75" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.86" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.15" |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.62" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Celina
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Celina's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.5 mi away · Coldwater
Grand Lake Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.1 mi away · Saint Marys
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
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.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Celina
Celina's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Celina
Celina has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Celina
Mercer County District Public Library
303 N. Main St., Celina
Cities Near Celina
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Celina?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Celina FAQ
Is Celina, Ohio affordable?⌄
Celina's median rent is $760/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,849/year. Median home value is $164,100.
Is Celina, Ohio safe?⌄
Celina's violent crime rate was 27 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 685 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Celina, Ohio?⌄
Mercer County, which includes Celina, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Celina, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Celina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $760/month and median household income is $62,849/year. The median home value is $164,100. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Celina, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Celina is 19 minutes, which is shorter 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