The Town FilesCurtice, Ohio
Community in Ottawa County · population 1,552 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $282,500
- Household income
- $104,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 31 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 51.9
Curtice is a community of 1,552 people in Ottawa County, Ohio. The median home is worth $282,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for families than 88% of Ohio towns, quieter than 86% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 84% of Ohio towns.
How Curtice 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 Curtice is worth $282,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $104,226, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. 90.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Curtice | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $104,226 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 90.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Curtice
| People | Curtice | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Curtice
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 32.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Curtice since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 3.7 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 266 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Ottawa County since 1996
Ottawa County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ottawa County
Ottawa County had 14,146 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,467 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Curtice itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Curtice
1 public school with 442 students, about 20.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Elementary School | K-4 | 442 | 20.1 |
Towns near Curtice
- Oregon, OH4.3 mi · 19,950 people · home $204,600
- Millbury, OH4.4 mi · 1,193 people · home $216,000
- Northwood, OH5.6 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
- Walbridge, OH6.2 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Reno Beach, OH6.5 mi · 713 people · home $167,400
- Genoa, OH6.8 mi · 2,232 people · home $144,100
- Rossford, OH10.6 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Elmore, OH10.9 mi · 1,370 people · home $171,700
Curtice questions
Is Curtice, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Curtice scores better for retirees than 35% of Ohio towns and quieter than 86%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.9).
How much does a house cost in Curtice?
The median owner-occupied home in Curtice is valued at $282,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,226, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Curtice?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.4 inches of precipitation a year and 30.9 inches of snow.
Does Curtice get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Curtice since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on June 5, 2010. 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)