The Town FilesWest Unity, Ohio
Village in Williams County · population 1,763 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,500
- Household income
- $66,759
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 34.3
West Unity is a village of 1,763 people in Williams County, Ohio. The median home is worth $110,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 78% of Ohio towns, quieter than 75% of Ohio towns.
How West Unity 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 West Unity is worth $110,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $66,759, which is more affordable than 95% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $914 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Unity | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $914 | $914 |
| Median household income | $66,759 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in West Unity
| People | West Unity | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in West Unity
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 37.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Unity since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on August 24, 1998.
Severe weather in Williams County since 1996
Williams 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 Williams County
Williams County had 16,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,298 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in West Unity itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in West Unity
2 public schools with 505 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Elementary School | K-6 | 293 | 16.3 |
| Hilltop High School | 7-12 | 212 | 10.6 |
Towns near West Unity
- Stryker, OH6.0 mi · 1,259 people · home $119,400
- Fayette, OH7.8 mi · 1,305 people · home $94,400
- Archbold, OH8.2 mi · 4,516 people · home $176,400
- Montpelier, OH8.3 mi · 3,942 people · home $106,900
- Pioneer, OH8.8 mi · 1,429 people · home $152,400
- Waldron, MI9.4 mi · 505 people · home $83,700
- Bryan, OH10.2 mi · 8,729 people · home $144,400
- Wright, MI11.9 mi · 1,618 people · home $130,900
West Unity questions
Is West Unity, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Unity scores better for retirees than 23% of Ohio towns and quieter than 75%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in West Unity?
The median owner-occupied home in West Unity is valued at $110,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,759, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $914 a month.
What is the weather like in West Unity?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.9 inches of precipitation a year and 29.3 inches of snow.
Does West Unity get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Unity since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 3, 1974. 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)