WillardOH
A town of 6,164, settled in 1917. A typical home worth about $172K.
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A typical Willard home is worth about $172K
The typical Willard home is worth about $172,000, up 3.2% in a year, 31% below the Ohio typical home.
Typical home value
2.6% of Willard is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Willard City Park | 0.1 mi | 39 |
| 2. Willard Soccer Complex | — | 17 |
About one in four working residents works right in Willard
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.
Where working residents work
Willard’s public schools outperform 44% of Ohio districts
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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Elementary School | PK–5 | 558 | C+ |
| St. Francis Xavier School Private | PK–8 | 145 | |
| Willard Middle School | 5–8 | 306 | C |
| Willard High School | 9–12 | 319 | C |
Healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Willard beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Willard | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 12.2% | 8% |
| More adults who get no exercise | 33% | 26.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 17% | 14.1% |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Willard
Willard's reported crime rate is below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 6 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
About Willard
City in Ohio, United States
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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- Established
- 1917
- Population
- 6,197
- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 928 ft
- ZIP code
- 44888, 44890
Willard’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Willard.