Waynesburg High School, 1920
Waynesburg’s story
202 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1920.
- 1824Waynesburg is settled
WaynesburgOH
Population
910
2025 Census estimate · −0.1% since 2020
Typical home
$180K
+6% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
37.1
years
Jobs based here
169
A commuter town
Is Waynesburg a good place to live?
4.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Waynesburg, against 24% in Ohio’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Waynesburg’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Ohio town median (0.2) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Waynesburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Waynesburg stand out
Where Waynesburg beats most towns.
Small town
910 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Waynesburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waynesburg, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWaynesburg Village PWS2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Waynesburg’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, Stark County Board of ElectionsStark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code4468844688 100%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 Waynesburg.
Work & commute
Most of Waynesburg’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Waynesburg for work: only 2% work in town. The median household income in Waynesburg is $51,000. Jobs based in Waynesburg fell to 169 in 2023, 29 fewer than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Waynesburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Waynesburg2%
Canton18%
Jackson Township7%
Sandy Township5%
Canton Township5%
15 mi
median commute distance
169
jobs based in Waynesburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Waynesburg’s typical home value is about $180K
The typical Waynesburg home is worth about $180,000, up 6% in a year, 27% below the Ohio typical home. 60% of Waynesburg households own their home.
$180KZillow home value
| Waynesburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $940 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Waynesburg$180K
Ohio$246K
+6%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Waynesburg, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Waynesburg has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Waynesburg is
Waynesburg beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 21% of adults smoke cigarettes in Waynesburg.
| Waynesburg | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better23 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Waynesburg | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 20.9% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.1% | 15.3% |
Aultman Hospital
11.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Waynesburg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 314 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Waynesburg Mohawk Community Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 2. Waynesburg Park | — | 8 |
| 3. Maple Street Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 48 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 17 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waynesburg. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
33 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
13 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
12 mi LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
25 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
39 mi TheatreBlossom Music CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Blossom Music Center: Slh1078, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Waynesburg
18pages on Waynesburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Waynesburg
Aultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton11.6 mi$20,230 tuitionMalone UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton12.5 mi$37,160 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Waynesburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Waynesburg for work
Where Waynesburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
169jobs based in Waynesburg
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Waynesburg
3 notable people were born in Waynesburg.
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About Waynesburg
Village in Ohio, United States
Waynesburg is a village in southern Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 925 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft
- ZIP code
- 44688
Questions about Waynesburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waynesburg, OH a good place to live?
Waynesburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Waynesburg, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including William Bensinger and Joseph J. Cicchetti.