The Town FilesArcadia, Ohio
Village in Hancock County · population 564 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,700
- Household income
- $91,385
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 34.9
Arcadia is a village of 564 people in Hancock County, Ohio. The median home is worth $165,700, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Ohio towns, quieter than 82% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Arcadia ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arcadia is worth $165,700, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $91,385, which is more affordable than 94% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,214 a month. 94.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arcadia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,214 | $914 |
| Median household income | $91,385 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 94.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Arcadia
| People | Arcadia | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 16.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Arcadia
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 19.1°F. About 37.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcadia since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 44,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Arcadia itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in Arcadia
3 public schools with 616 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Elementary School | K-6 | 311 | 18.3 |
| Arcadia High School | 9-12 | 231 | 12.2 |
| Arcadia Middle School | 7-8 | 74 | 37.0 |
Towns near Arcadia
- Bloomdale, OH4.8 mi · 665 people · home $126,600
- Fostoria, OH6.4 mi · 13,046 people · home $87,200
- Findlay, OH7.7 mi · 40,313 people · home $191,000
- North Baltimore, OH9.4 mi · 3,369 people · home $117,900
- Cygnet, OH11.4 mi · 543 people · home $114,300
- Risingsun, OH11.9 mi · 541 people · home $102,400
- Carey, OH13.1 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Wayne, OH13.5 mi · 841 people · home $136,700
Arcadia questions
Is Arcadia, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arcadia scores better for retirees than 70% of Ohio towns and quieter than 82%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Arcadia?
The median owner-occupied home in Arcadia is valued at $165,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,385, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,214 a month.
What is the weather like in Arcadia?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.7 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Arcadia get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcadia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)