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Willshire, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Adams County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
409 Population 1,169/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $25,584 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $176,336 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 3,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Willshire, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,625
33% below
$25,584 per capita
Home Value
$72,800
74% below
Zillow: $176,336
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
3,624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Willshire Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
26%
Rent
70%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willshire a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willshire residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,584. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willshire is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,336. Median rent is $817/month, with 23.0% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Willshire reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,624/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Willshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willshire has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population409
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$25,584
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,318M
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$817
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$176,336
Housing Units179
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property3,624/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation800 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Willshire was founded in 1822.
The median home in Willshire was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.