The Town FilesLucas County, Ohio
428,018 people. The median home is worth $163,900 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $62,224.
Towns in Lucas County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 270,871 | $114,500 | $49,724 | 35.8 |
| Oregon | 19,950 | $204,600 | $82,197 | 45.1 |
| Sylvania | 19,011 | $249,200 | $100,189 | 40.1 |
| Maumee | 13,896 | $194,500 | $80,833 | 40.4 |
| Waterville | 6,003 | $308,400 | $104,114 | 41.3 |
| Whitehouse | 4,990 | $269,200 | $93,229 | 47.7 |
| Ottawa Hills | 4,790 | $314,900 | $167,917 | 40.6 |
People and housing
| Lucas County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $934 | $914 |
| Median household income | $62,224 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 38.5 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
194,869 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,231 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 615 storm events in Lucas County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lucas County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).