The Town FilesWakeman, Ohio
Village in Huron County · population 990 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $196,300
- Household income
- $72,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 32.6
Wakeman is a village of 990 people in Huron County, Ohio. The median home is worth $196,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Ohio towns, better for cycling than 91% of Ohio towns, better for families than 74% of Ohio towns.
How Wakeman 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 Wakeman is worth $196,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $72,396, which is more affordable than 48% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $816 a month. 77.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wakeman | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $816 | $914 |
| Median household income | $72,396 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 77.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wakeman
| People | Wakeman | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 37.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Wakeman
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 40.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 128 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wakeman since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 101 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, 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 |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 21,414 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Wakeman itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Wakeman
- Collins, OH4.1 mi · 628 people · home $191,200
- Berlin Heights, OH6.5 mi · 651 people · home $177,900
- Oberlin, OH9.8 mi · 8,555 people · home $225,600
- Milan, OH10.6 mi · 1,371 people · home $193,100
- Norwalk, OH10.7 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- South Amherst, OH10.8 mi · 1,581 people · home $195,800
- Wellington, OH11.5 mi · 4,799 people · home $197,000
- Vermilion, OH11.6 mi · 10,659 people · home $183,600
Wakeman questions
Is Wakeman, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wakeman scores better for retirees than 29% of Ohio towns and quieter than 70%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Wakeman?
The median owner-occupied home in Wakeman is valued at $196,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,396, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $816 a month.
What is the weather like in Wakeman?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.0 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Wakeman get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wakeman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. 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)