The Town FilesBucyrus, Ohio
City in Crawford County · population 11,684 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $128,600
- Household income
- $54,349
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 42.4
Bucyrus is a city of 11,684 people in Crawford County, Ohio. The median home is worth $128,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 76% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Bucyrus 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 Bucyrus is worth $128,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $54,349, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $765 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bucyrus | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $128,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $765 | $914 |
| Median household income | $54,349 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bucyrus
| People | Bucyrus | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bucyrus
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 38.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bucyrus since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 4, 2017 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 12,735 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,171 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Bucyrus itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Bucyrus
6 public schools with 2,200 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynford Elementary School | PK-5 | 602 | 17.7 |
| Bucyrus Elementary School | PK-5 | 552 | 14.9 |
| Wynford High School | 9-12 | 285 | 17.8 |
| Bucyrus Secondary School | 9-12 | 276 | 13.8 |
| Bucyrus Middle School | 6-8 | 253 | 16.9 |
| Wynford Middle School | 6-8 | 232 | 17.8 |
Towns near Bucyrus
- Galion, OH11.0 mi · 10,453 people · home $112,700
- Crestline, OH11.8 mi · 4,525 people · home $104,600
- Upper Sandusky, OH15.7 mi · 6,698 people · home $157,600
- Marion, OH16.4 mi · 35,999 people · home $119,500
- Shelby, OH17.3 mi · 9,282 people · home $122,200
- Ontario, OH18.8 mi · 6,656 people · home $174,500
- Mount Gilead, OH18.9 mi · 3,503 people · home $174,300
- Willard, OH21.4 mi · 6,197 people · home $115,700
Bucyrus questions
Is Bucyrus, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bucyrus scores better for retirees than 27% of Ohio towns and quieter than 25%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Bucyrus?
The median owner-occupied home in Bucyrus is valued at $128,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,349, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $765 a month.
What is the weather like in Bucyrus?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.5 inches of precipitation a year and 23.3 inches of snow.
Does Bucyrus get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bucyrus since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 4, 2017. 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)