The Town FilesHolgate, Ohio
Village in Henry County · population 1,061 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,800
- Household income
- $50,690
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 49.8
Holgate is a village of 1,061 people in Henry County, Ohio. The median home is worth $100,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks quieter than 97% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, better for families than 71% of Ohio towns.
How Holgate 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 Holgate is worth $100,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $50,690, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $684 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Holgate | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $684 | $914 |
| Median household income | $50,690 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Holgate
| People | Holgate | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Holgate
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holgate since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 10, 2002 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 24, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 7, 2010.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 10 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 |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 10,585 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,637 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Holgate itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Holgate
2 public schools with 393 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holgate High School | 6-12 | 215 | 9.8 |
| Holgate Elementary School | K-5 | 178 | 16.2 |
Towns near Holgate
- Hamler, OH5.1 mi · 600 people · home $115,400
- Napoleon, OH10.3 mi · 8,862 people · home $146,600
- Deshler, OH12.0 mi · 1,588 people · home $112,500
- Defiance, OH12.5 mi · 17,066 people · home $139,900
- Leipsic, OH12.6 mi · 2,177 people · home $110,700
- Continental, OH12.8 mi · 1,102 people · home $161,500
- McClure, OH12.9 mi · 700 people · home $86,600
- Liberty Center, OH14.8 mi · 1,108 people · home $161,600
Holgate questions
Is Holgate, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Holgate scores better for retirees than 59% of Ohio towns and quieter than 97%. 30.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.8).
How much does a house cost in Holgate?
The median owner-occupied home in Holgate is valued at $100,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,690, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $684 a month.
What is the weather like in Holgate?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 22.3 inches of snow.
Does Holgate get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Holgate since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 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)