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Archbold, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Fulton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,369 Population 884/sq mi density
$68,634 Median Income $37,405 per capita
$175,500 Home Value $229,497 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,852 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,634 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,500 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Archbold, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,634
9% below
$37,405 per capita
Home Value
$175,500
38% below
Zillow: $229,497
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
70% below
1,852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Archbold Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Archbold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
62%
Rent
63%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Archbold a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Archbold residents earn a median household income of $68,634 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,405. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Archbold is $175,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,497. Median rent is $734/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Archbold reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,852/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Archbold hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Archbold has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,369
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,634
Per Capita$37,405
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,612M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,500
Rent$734
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$229,497
Housing Units1,863
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property1,852/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary139/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,021/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation736 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Archbold was founded in 1866.
The median home in Archbold was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.