The Town FilesArchbold, Ohio
Village in Fulton County · population 4,516 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $176,400
- Household income
- $72,631
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 46.0
Archbold is a village of 4,516 people in Fulton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $176,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 79% of Ohio towns.
How Archbold ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Archbold is worth $176,400, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $72,631, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $755 a month. 67.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Archbold | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $755 | $914 |
| Median household income | $72,631 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Archbold
| People | Archbold | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 14.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Archbold
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archbold since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 12, 1992 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 24, 1998.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 18,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Archbold itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Archbold
4 public schools with 2,031 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four County Career Center | 7-12 | 902 | 11.6 |
| Archbold Elementary School | K-4 | 427 | 15.3 |
| Archbold Middle School | 5-8 | 361 | 18.1 |
| Archbold High School | 9-12 | 341 | 17.1 |
Towns near Archbold
- Wauseon, OH8.9 mi · 7,568 people · home $152,600
- Napoleon, OH12.4 mi · 8,862 people · home $146,600
- Bryan, OH13.0 mi · 8,729 people · home $144,400
- Delta, OH15.3 mi · 3,316 people · home $166,600
- Montpelier, OH15.6 mi · 3,942 people · home $106,900
- Defiance, OH16.6 mi · 17,066 people · home $139,900
- Swanton, OH22.2 mi · 3,897 people · home $172,700
- Madison, MI26.1 mi · 8,439 people · home $174,700
Archbold questions
Is Archbold, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Archbold scores better for retirees than 79% of Ohio towns and quieter than 54%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Archbold?
The median owner-occupied home in Archbold is valued at $176,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,631, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $755 a month.
What is the weather like in Archbold?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 29.3 inches of snow.
Does Archbold get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archbold since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 12, 1992. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)