The Town FilesConvoy, Ohio
Village in Van Wert County · population 1,012 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,100
- Household income
- $61,094
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 37.2
Convoy is a village of 1,012 people in Van Wert County, Ohio. The median home is worth $99,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Ohio towns, quieter than 93% of Ohio towns, better for families than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Convoy 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 Convoy is worth $99,100, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $61,094, which is more affordable than 97% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $818 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Convoy | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $818 | $914 |
| Median household income | $61,094 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Convoy
| People | Convoy | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 16.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Convoy
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Convoy since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 10, 2002 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 26, 2014.
Severe weather in Van Wert County since 1996
Van Wert County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Van Wert County
Van Wert County had 11,519 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,418 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Convoy itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Convoy
4 public schools with 928 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Elementary School | K-5 | 330 | 12.7 |
| Crestview High School | 9-12 | 244 | 10.6 |
| Crestview Middle School | 6-8 | 195 | 15.0 |
| Crestview Early Childhood Center | PK-K | 159 | 22.7 |
Towns near Convoy
- Van Wert, OH7.1 mi · 11,092 people · home $123,900
- Monroeville, IN9.3 mi · 1,294 people · home $128,000
- Ohio City, OH11.2 mi · 651 people · home $98,900
- Payne, OH11.3 mi · 1,192 people · home $112,000
- Decatur, IN13.1 mi · 9,913 people · home $142,800
- Middle Point, OH14.2 mi · 566 people · home $90,300
- Hoagland, IN15.3 mi · 824 people · home $183,600
- Rockford, OH15.9 mi · 1,051 people · home $135,400
Convoy questions
Is Convoy, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Convoy scores better for retirees than 62% of Ohio towns and quieter than 93%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Convoy?
The median owner-occupied home in Convoy is valued at $99,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,094, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $818 a month.
What is the weather like in Convoy?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 17.1 inches of snow.
Does Convoy get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Convoy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 10, 2002. 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)