The Town FilesWapakoneta, Ohio
City in Auglaize County · population 9,957 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,400
- Household income
- $65,570
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 40.7
Wapakoneta is a city of 9,957 people in Auglaize County, Ohio. The median home is worth $158,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 85% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 84% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta is worth $158,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $65,570, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $811 a month. 68.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wapakoneta | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $811 | $914 |
| Median household income | $65,570 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 68.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wapakoneta
| People | Wapakoneta | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wapakoneta
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 41.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wapakoneta since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 14, 2024 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 27, 1992.
Severe weather in Auglaize County since 1996
Auglaize County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Auglaize County
Auglaize County had 22,153 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,897 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Wapakoneta itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Wapakoneta
4 public schools with 2,544 students, about 21.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapakoneta High School | 2-12 | 849 | 24.3 |
| Wapakoneta Elementary | PK-4 | 834 | 20.3 |
| Wapakoneta Middle School | 5-8 | 646 | 21.5 |
| Wapakoneta Jr. High | 8-8 | 215 | 21.5 |
Towns near Wapakoneta
- Fort Shawnee, OH8.3 mi · 6,263 people · home $208,700
- St. Marys, OH10.7 mi · 8,397 people · home $148,500
- Lima, OH12.8 mi · 35,579 people · home $107,200
- New Bremen, OH13.3 mi · 3,034 people · home $234,600
- Minster, OH15.4 mi · 3,046 people · home $284,700
- Sidney, OH19.1 mi · 20,589 people · home $169,900
- Celina, OH19.5 mi · 10,935 people · home $164,100
- Delphos, OH20.9 mi · 7,117 people · home $129,600
Wapakoneta questions
Is Wapakoneta, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wapakoneta scores better for retirees than 66% of Ohio towns and quieter than 45%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Wapakoneta?
The median owner-occupied home in Wapakoneta is valued at $158,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,570, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $811 a month.
What is the weather like in Wapakoneta?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.2 inches of precipitation a year and 17.5 inches of snow.
Does Wapakoneta get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wapakoneta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2024. 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)