The Town FilesWillard, Ohio
City in Huron County · population 6,197 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,700
- Household income
- $53,542
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 39.6
Willard is a city of 6,197 people in Huron County, Ohio. The median home is worth $115,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Ohio towns, better transit than 74% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Willard 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 Willard is worth $115,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $53,542, which is more affordable than 79% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 67.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Willard | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $889 | $914 |
| Median household income | $53,542 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Willard
| People | Willard | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Willard
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willard since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 147 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 21,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Willard itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Willard
3 public schools with 1,223 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Elementary School | PK-5 | 576 | 15.6 |
| Willard High School | 9-12 | 342 | 13.7 |
| Willard Middle School | 4-8 | 305 | 16.1 |
Towns near Willard
- Shelby, OH12.0 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Norwalk, OH14.6 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Bellevue, OH16.5 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Crestline, OH18.6 mi · 4,525 people · home $104,600
- Ontario, OH20.4 mi · 6,656 people · home $174,500
- Bucyrus, OH21.4 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- Galion, OH21.9 mi · 10,453 people · home $112,700
- Clyde, OH21.9 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
Willard questions
Is Willard, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Willard scores better for retirees than 38% of Ohio towns and quieter than 46%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Willard?
The median owner-occupied home in Willard is valued at $115,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,542, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Willard?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.6 inches of snow.
Does Willard get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Willard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. 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)