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Living in
Steubenville.
About
Life in Steubenville
The community has real character: more than 25 downtown murals, the wildly popular Steubenville Nutcracker Village (attracting over 40,000 visitors annually), Ohio Valley-style pizza that's genuinely unique to here, and an emerging downtown scene with new coffee shops and local businesses breathing life back into Fourth Street. Weather-wise, expect hot summers and cold winters with rain spread throughout the year—nothing extreme, and the climate is considered resilient to major climate change risks. The Ohio River sits on your doorstep, and you're in the Western Allegheny Plateau with hills surrounding the city, though outdoor recreation is more about accessible local exploring than major trails or mountains.
Steubenville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.6%
Foreign-Born
2.0%
Broadband Internet
87.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Steubenville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Steubenville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.2%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.8%
of households
Married Couples
34.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
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 25% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Steubenville
In Steubenville, rent runs 25% below the OH average, and home values are 39% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,209
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1953
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $130,511 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Steubenville
Unemployment in Jefferson County, which includes Steubenville, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Steubenville: Jefferson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Steubenville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Steubenville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Steubenville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M 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 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Steubenville runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,711.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Steubenville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
66.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Steubenville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Drought | $8,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $97,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $79,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $781,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Winter Weather | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Steubenville, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Steubenville has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
15.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
152
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.46" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.51" |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 3.24" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.65" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.29" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.90" |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.81" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.42" |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.17" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.15" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Steubenville
Steubenville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West · 380 Summit Avenue
- Outpatient center: Trinity Work Care Occupational Health Services · 4000 Johnson Rd, Steubenville
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Weirton Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Weirton
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Steubenville
Steubenville's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.1% 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
30.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,901 students · in-state tuition $35,900 · 76% graduate · median earnings $53,660 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Steubenville
Steubenville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
48 mi awayFriendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
56 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
68 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
78 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
95 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Steubenville
Steubenville & Jefferson County, Pl Of
407 S. 4th St., Steubenville
Steubenville-Schiappa Branch Library
4141 Mall Dr., Steubenville
Cities Near Steubenville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Steubenville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Steubenville FAQ
Is Steubenville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Steubenville's median rent is $775/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,172/year. Median home value is $130,700.
Is Steubenville, Ohio safe?⌄
Steubenville's violent crime rate was 83 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 2711 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Steubenville, Ohio?⌄
Jefferson County, which includes Steubenville, has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Steubenville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Steubenville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $775/month and median household income is $48,172/year. The median home value is $130,700. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Steubenville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Steubenville is 18 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