The Town FilesUpper Sandusky, Ohio
City in Wyandot County · population 6,698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,600
- Household income
- $67,071
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.2
Upper Sandusky is a city of 6,698 people in Wyandot County, Ohio. The median home is worth $157,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Upper Sandusky 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 Upper Sandusky is worth $157,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $67,071, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $804 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Upper Sandusky | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $804 | $914 |
| Median household income | $67,071 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Upper Sandusky
| People | Upper Sandusky | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Upper Sandusky
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upper Sandusky since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 2, 1971 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 5, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Wyandot County since 1996
Wyandot County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Wyandot County
Wyandot County had 10,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,740 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Upper Sandusky itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Upper Sandusky
5 public schools with 1,591 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky High School | 9-12 | 577 | 19.9 |
| Upper Sandusky Middle School | 4-8 | 509 | 16.4 |
| Union Elementary School | K-3 | 246 | 18.9 |
| South Elementary School | K-5 | 135 | 16.9 |
| East Elementary School | K-5 | 124 | 15.5 |
Towns near Upper Sandusky
- Carey, OH10.0 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Bucyrus, OH15.7 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- Marion, OH17.9 mi · 35,999 people · home $119,500
- Tiffin, OH20.3 mi · 17,953 people · home $142,200
- Kenton, OH21.9 mi · 7,947 people · home $107,100
- Fostoria, OH23.9 mi · 13,046 people · home $87,200
- Findlay, OH24.3 mi · 40,313 people · home $191,000
- Galion, OH26.4 mi · 10,453 people · home $112,700
Upper Sandusky questions
Is Upper Sandusky, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Upper Sandusky scores better for retirees than 51% of Ohio towns and quieter than 58%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Upper Sandusky?
The median owner-occupied home in Upper Sandusky is valued at $157,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,071, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $804 a month.
What is the weather like in Upper Sandusky?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 25.1 inches of snow.
Does Upper Sandusky get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upper Sandusky since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 2, 1971. 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)