The Town FilesWauseon, Ohio
City in Fulton County · population 7,568 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,600
- Household income
- $64,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.3
Wauseon is a city of 7,568 people in Fulton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $152,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 76% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 70% of Ohio towns.
How Wauseon 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 Wauseon is worth $152,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $64,477, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $821 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wauseon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $821 | $914 |
| Median household income | $64,477 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Wauseon
| People | Wauseon | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wauseon
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 26.8 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
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wauseon since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 5, 2010 about 8.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 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 Wauseon itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Wauseon
4 public schools with 1,711 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon High School | 9-12 | 536 | 19.1 |
| Wauseon Primary School | PK-2 | 407 | 19.4 |
| Wauseon Middle School | 6-8 | 387 | 14.9 |
| Wauseon Elementary School | 3-5 | 381 | 20.1 |
Towns near Wauseon
- Delta, OH6.4 mi · 3,316 people · home $166,600
- Archbold, OH8.9 mi · 4,516 people · home $176,400
- Napoleon, OH10.8 mi · 8,862 people · home $146,600
- Swanton, OH13.4 mi · 3,897 people · home $172,700
- Whitehouse, OH17.9 mi · 4,990 people · home $269,200
- Madison, MI21.0 mi · 8,439 people · home $174,700
- Waterville, OH21.2 mi · 6,003 people · home $308,400
- Bryan, OH21.9 mi · 8,729 people · home $144,400
Wauseon questions
Is Wauseon, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wauseon scores better for retirees than 19% of Ohio towns and quieter than 24%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Wauseon?
The median owner-occupied home in Wauseon is valued at $152,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,477, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $821 a month.
What is the weather like in Wauseon?
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 26.8 inches of snow.
Does Wauseon get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wauseon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 5, 2010. 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)