The Town FilesMillbury, Ohio
Village in Wood County · population 1,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $216,000
- Household income
- $80,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 37.9
Millbury is a village of 1,193 people in Wood County, Ohio. The median home is worth $216,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Millbury 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 Millbury is worth $216,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $80,833, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,021 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millbury | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $914 |
| Median household income | $80,833 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Millbury
| People | Millbury | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Millbury
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 27.3 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
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millbury since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on June 5, 2010 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 1, 2012.
Severe weather in Wood County since 1996
Wood County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, 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 Wood County
Wood County had 75,922 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,557 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Millbury itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Millbury
3 public schools with 1,579 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elementary School | PK-4 | 657 | 21.9 |
| Lake High School | 8-12 | 559 | 18.6 |
| Lake Middle School | 5-8 | 363 | 14.5 |
Towns near Millbury
- Walbridge, OH3.5 mi · 3,011 people · home $137,600
- Northwood, OH4.3 mi · 5,160 people · home $183,100
- Curtice, OH4.4 mi · 1,552 people · home $282,500
- Genoa, OH4.5 mi · 2,232 people · home $144,100
- Oregon, OH6.3 mi · 19,950 people · home $204,600
- Rossford, OH7.6 mi · 6,299 people · home $174,900
- Luckey, OH8.3 mi · 1,009 people · home $161,200
- Woodville, OH8.5 mi · 2,006 people · home $189,300
Millbury questions
Is Millbury, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millbury scores better for retirees than 82% of Ohio towns and quieter than 55%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Millbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Millbury is valued at $216,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,833, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,021 a month.
What is the weather like in Millbury?
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 27.3 inches of snow.
Does Millbury get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millbury 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)