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Willard, OH

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Population
6,130
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
919 ft
Median Home Value
$115,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$889/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,542
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Willard

Willard is a friendly, grounded small town of roughly 6,200 residents set among the farm fields of southwestern Huron County, Ohio. The community grew up as a bustling railroad crossing called Chicago Junction, and that working-class heritage is still evident today. For anyone thinking about relocating, it offers an affordable cost of living, quiet residential streets, and a tight-knit community feel roughly 15 minutes southwest of Norwalk.

Daniel Willard c1920s

Day-to-day life revolves around the local schools, parks, and steady job opportunities at places like the Pepperidge Farm bakery, Mercy Health hospital, and CSX transportation hub. Residents enjoy convenient access to everyday necessities, youth sports, and trade programs right at home. When you want more extensive shopping, entertainment, or a weekend trip up to Lake Erie, highway routes make it easy to reach Sandusky, Mansfield, or Toledo.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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