A town of 6,757, settled in 1792. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Huron does most differently from other towns.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 3 places on the National Register.
1899
Huron-ConAgra Redevelopment Project (CORF)
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Ordered by what stands out in Huron. Another town gets a different order.
Huron beats the Ohio average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Huron | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.1% | 15.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.7% |
0.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fabens Park | — | 29 |
| 2. Huron River Boat Access | — | 10 |
| 3. Huron City Marina & Amplitheater | 0.2 mi | 7 |
Most working residents leave Huron for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Sandusky (15%), Perkins (10%) and Huron (8%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Huron reports less crime per resident than 90% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Huron has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The median sale price was $312,000 in May 2026.
3 places in Huron on the National Register of Historic Places.
6 notable people were born in Huron.
City in Ohio, United States
Huron is a city in Erie County, Ohio, United States, located at the mouth of the Huron River on Lake Erie. The population was 6,922 at the 2020 census. It is near Sandusky, Ohio.
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One town shares a border with Huron.
