The Town FilesMetamora, Ohio
Village in Fulton County · population 566 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,600
- Household income
- $84,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.8
Metamora is a village of 566 people in Fulton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $164,600, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Ohio towns, quieter than 90% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 78% of Ohio towns.
How Metamora 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 Metamora is worth $164,600, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $84,219, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $959 a month. 79.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Metamora | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $959 | $914 |
| Median household income | $84,219 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Metamora
| People | Metamora | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Metamora
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Metamora since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 20, 1979 about 4.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 20, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 9 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 Fulton County
Fulton County had 18,066 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,129 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Metamora itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Metamora
3 public schools with 1,158 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | PK-5 | 589 | 18.4 |
| Evergreen High School | 9-12 | 319 | 13.9 |
| Evergreen Middle School | 6-8 | 250 | 11.4 |
Towns near Metamora
- Ogden, MI4.2 mi · 913 people · home $198,700
- Riga, MI5.5 mi · 1,286 people · home $199,600
- Blissfield, MI8.5 mi · 3,277 people · home $169,900
- Lyons, OH8.6 mi · 602 people · home $158,300
- Fairfield, MI8.8 mi · 1,661 people · home $157,000
- Swanton, OH8.8 mi · 3,897 people · home $172,700
- Sylvania, OH10.0 mi · 19,011 people · home $249,200
- Blissfield, MI10.2 mi · 3,924 people · home $173,500
Metamora questions
Is Metamora, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Metamora scores better for retirees than 33% of Ohio towns and quieter than 90%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Metamora?
The median owner-occupied home in Metamora is valued at $164,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,219, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $959 a month.
What is the weather like in Metamora?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 32.6 inches of snow.
Does Metamora get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Metamora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 20, 1979. 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)