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TiltonsvilleOH
A town of 1,215.
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Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,215
2025 Census estimate · −3.3% since 2020
Typical home
$95K
−6.7% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
45.5
years
Jobs based here
163
A commuter town
Is Tiltonsville a good place to live?
Tiltonsville’s best subject grades are an A for cost of living and walkability; its weakest is a D for hazard risk. Only 4 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score lower on hazard risk. Tiltonsville’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both Ohio’s towns (0.2) and U.S. towns (0.4). Only 10 of Ohio’s 1,560 towns score lower on civic life. Tiltonsville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Tiltonsville stand out
Where Tiltonsville beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Typical home value
Tiltonsville$95K
Ohio$246K
Cost of livingA
1.6 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 91% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 90% of U.S. towns
6.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD
Inland flooding at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
Small town
1,215 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Warren TownshipRaylandYorkvilleTiltonsville
How Tiltonsville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Tiltonsville is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.6 of 20; 10.6% of households have no carAOpen →HealthWheeling Hospital 7.3 miles awayC−Open →Jobs & income$57K median household income; 163 jobs based hereCOpen →SchoolsBehind 54% of Ohio districts on tests and graduationB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landB+Open →History1 notable person born hereB+Open →Civic life1.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Tiltonsville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tiltonsville, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTiltonsville PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Tiltonsville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Jefferson County Board of ElectionsJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4396343963 99%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tiltonsville.
HousingCost of living grade A
Homes in Tiltonsville are worth about $95K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Tiltonsville home is worth about $95,000, down 6.7% in a year, 62% below the Ohio typical home. 63% of households own their home in Tiltonsville, against 77% in Ohio’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. The median rent in Tiltonsville is $865 a month.
$95KZillow home value
| Tiltonsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $865 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Tiltonsville$95K
Ohio$246K
−6.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Tiltonsville stands out in Ohio and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is higher
Tiltonsville’s FEMA risk score is 91 of 100. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Tiltonsville since 1985.
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 1985
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthC−
On CDC estimates, Tiltonsville is less healthy than 81% of U.S. towns
Tiltonsville beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 43% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Tiltonsville.
19%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Tiltonsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Tiltonsville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.1% | 15.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 34.9% | 29.8% |
Wheeling Hospital
7.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Tiltonsville’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Tiltonsville for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Wheeling (13%), Martins Ferry (7%) and Richland Township (7%).
5%work in town
| Tiltonsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.6% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Tiltonsville5%
Wheeling13%
Martins Ferry7%
Richland Township7%
Steubenville5%
13 mi
median commute distance
163
jobs based in Tiltonsville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 90% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Tiltonsville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Tiltonsville has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 22° and about 15 inches of snow falls in a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring40–63°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–65°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Ohio overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). Tiltonsville has lost 3.3% of its people since 2020, down to 1,215 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
45.5median age · OH 39.7
| Tiltonsville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 24% | 29% |
TiltonsvilleOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school38%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Tiltonsville | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.5% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.1% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.6% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.6% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.4% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsB+
Tiltonsville has set aside 2.1% of its land for conservation
0.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
2.1%conserved
2.1%
conserved · 7 of 353 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Warren Township Park | 0.1 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Meadowcroft Rockshelter and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Tiltonsville. Close and well known come first.
13 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
18 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
5 mi GardenOglebay Park
8 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco Arena
32 mi AttractionChester teapot
38 mi MuseumOld Economy VillageSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · Oglebay Park: Morganismysheltie (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0 · Chester teapot: Navy2004, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Economy Village: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tiltonsville
19pages on Tiltonsville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Tiltonsville
West Liberty UniversityUniversity or college · Public · West Liberty, WV5.1 mi$8,893 in-state tuitionWheeling UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wheeling, WV7 mi$29,875 tuitionWest Virginia Northern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wheeling, WV7.6 mi$4,706 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Tiltonsville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Tiltonsville for work
Where Tiltonsville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
163jobs based in Tiltonsville
5%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Tiltonsville
Village in Ohio, United States
Tiltonsville is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,259 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 669 ft
- ZIP code
- 43963
Questions about Tiltonsville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tiltonsville, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.