The Town FilesHicksville, Ohio
Village in Defiance County · population 3,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,600
- Household income
- $63,088
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 35.8
Hicksville is a village of 3,431 people in Defiance County, Ohio. The median home is worth $157,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Hicksville 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 Hicksville is worth $157,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $63,088, which is more affordable than 61% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hicksville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $775 | $914 |
| Median household income | $63,088 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hicksville
| People | Hicksville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Hicksville
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 35.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hicksville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 24, 2016 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 19, 2017.
Severe weather in Defiance County since 1996
Defiance County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Defiance County
Defiance County had 15,518 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,758 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hicksville itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Hicksville
3 public schools with 865 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hicksville Elementary School | K-4 | 367 | 13.1 |
| Hicksville Middle School | 5-8 | 289 | 16.1 |
| Hicksville High School | 9-12 | 209 | 11.0 |
Towns near Hicksville
- Butler, IN10.7 mi · 2,635 people · home $107,700
- Paulding, OH14.1 mi · 3,555 people · home $120,200
- Leo-Cedarville, IN14.3 mi · 3,624 people · home $370,100
- Auburn, IN16.0 mi · 13,412 people · home $190,800
- Bryan, OH16.5 mi · 8,729 people · home $144,400
- Garrett, IN19.1 mi · 6,542 people · home $154,200
- New Haven, IN20.4 mi · 15,583 people · home $166,900
- Defiance, OH20.7 mi · 17,066 people · home $139,900
Hicksville questions
Is Hicksville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hicksville scores better for retirees than 42% of Ohio towns and quieter than 56%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Hicksville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hicksville is valued at $157,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,088, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Hicksville?
July highs average 85.1°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.1 inches of precipitation a year and 27.8 inches of snow.
Does Hicksville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hicksville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 24, 2016. 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)