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Willard, Ohio

Introduction to Willard, Ohio

Willard, Ohio, in Huron county, is 38 miles SW of Elyria, Ohio (center to center) and 60 miles SE of Toledo, Ohio. There are an estimated 6,806 people who live in the city.

Willard History

Willard was formerly known as Chicago Junction, a name reserved for the junction of the Sandusky, Mansfield and Newark Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio, and Chicago Railroad. The town was founded in 1874. Since the name "Chicago Junction" created confusion in the minds of the passengers heading for Chicago, the town changed its name to Willard in 1917. It was named in honor of Daniel Willard, the president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Willard was officially incorporated as a city in 1960.

Willard and Nearby Attractions

  • Edison Birthplace Museum
  • Johnson Island Civil War Prison and Fort Site
  • Black River Reservation
  • Goodtimes Amusement Park
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens

Things To Do In Willard

There are several museums near the city, including the Edison Birthplace Museum and the Milan Historical Museum, which provide information about historical aspects of the region. Trips may be planned to parks such as Malabar Farm State Park, Kelleys Island State Park, Findley State Park, and Bradley Woods Reservation, situated near Willard. Popular attractions to visit also include the African Safari Wildlife Park, the Goodtimes Amusement Park, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, and Kingwood Center.

Willard Transportation

Flights are available from Cleveland – Hopkins International Airport.

Willard Higher Education

Ashland University, Oberlin College, and Lorain County Community College are situated near Willard.

High Points

Willard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWillard Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Willard Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Willard Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Willard Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Willard, OH

Comparing Willard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime22
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