The Town FilesVan Wert County, Ohio
28,826 people. The median home is worth $152,000 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $67,917.
Towns in Van Wert County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert | 11,092 | $123,900 | $55,113 | 41.2 |
| Convoy | 1,012 | $99,100 | $61,094 | 37.2 |
| Ohio City | 651 | $98,900 | $60,260 | 41.9 |
| Middle Point | 566 | $90,300 | $55,337 | 39.5 |
People and housing
| Van Wert County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $782 | $914 |
| Median household income | $67,917 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
11,519 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,418 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 413 storm events in Van Wert County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Van Wert County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).