At a Glance
Median Income
$54,572
$27,979 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
Zillow: $156,224
Median Rent
$853/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
2,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Willard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Willard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willard a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Willard residents earn a median household income of $54,572 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,979. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,419 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Willard is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,224. Median rent is $853/month, with 23.1% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Willard reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,392/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Willard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Willard has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,174
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,725/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,572
Per Capita$27,979
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$853
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$156,224
Housing Units2,676
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property2,392/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary266/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation939 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Willard was founded in 1917.
The median home in Willard was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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