Willard is a city in southwestern Huron County, Ohio, United States, approximately 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Norwalk. The population was 6,197 at the 2020 census.

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How Willard ranks

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#34Lowest property tax in OH #67Most affordable in OH #212Most walkable in OH All OH rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code44888, 44890

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Living in Willard

Housing in Willard

$172K▲ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Willard home is worth about $172,000, up 3.2% in a year, 31% below the Ohio typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market28

Sale-to-list103.6%

Sold in May6

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Safety in Willard

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Willard's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Willard 1

Ohio 2.9

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Willard 11.7

Ohio 14.7

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Willard

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About one in 4 of Willard’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are New Haven (9%), Norwalk (6%) and Shelby (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

New Haven

Norwalk

Shelby

Mansfield

26%Work in townlive and work in Willard 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 3,429Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Willard

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 49% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

6worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

12.2%More uninsured adultsOH 8% · worse 33%More adults who get no exerciseOH 26.9% · worse 17%More adults facing food insecurityOH 14.1% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Health - Willard HospitalWillard · 2.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Services - WillardWillard · 1.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Willard · CMS · HRSAHealth in Willard →

Natural hazards in Willard

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Willard flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Willard MapWillard vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Willard →

Climate in Willard

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Willard has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter

59° / 38°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

63° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Willard get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 25, with the last in spring around Apr 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Willard →

Schools in Willard

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School Grade C+

The public schools Willard’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 56% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictWillard CitySchools4

Willard Elementary School C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 558 students St. Francis Xavier SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 145 students Willard Middle School CMiddle · Grades 5–8 · 306 students Willard High School CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 319 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.