Sauder Village, 1998
Archbold’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 373 in 1870, 4,516 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1998 and 4 maps from 1913 on.
- 1855Archbold is settled
ArchboldOH
A town of 4,417, settled in 1855. 3 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Ohio town.
Trash & recyclingPhoto: The original uploader was MrHarman at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
4,417
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$244K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
46.0
years
Jobs based here
5,313
A job hub
TownGrade
A
#143 of 987 in OH
Is Archbold a good place to live?
Archbold gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $244K, 3.7 years of the Toledo metro’s $65K median household income. It grades A overall, 143rd of 987 graded towns in Ohio. On the plus side, its schools outperform 92% of the state's. 39% of working residents work locally in Archbold, above both Ohio’s towns (6.8%) and U.S. towns (8%). On civic life, just 43 of Ohio’s 1,560 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is Archbold Reservoirs Fishing Area, at 108 acres.
What makes Archbold stand out
Where Archbold beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Archbold11.8
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeA+
3 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here5,313
Residents who work2,064
Work
2.6 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 97% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
A job hub
Every workday, about 4,507 people come to Archbold for work
Where Archbold’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,313jobs based in Archbold
39%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Archbold grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Archbold is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →SafetyB−Open →Jobs & income$73K median household income; 5,313 jobs based hereB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 1.9% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →HealthFulton County Health Center 9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 3% conserved landA−Open →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life11.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Archbold: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Archbold, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMontpelier Village water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown pickupTown crews pick up at the curbTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Fulton County Board of ElectionsFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4350243502 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Archbold.
OutdoorsA−
Archbold has set aside 2.6% of its land for conservation
3.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Archbold is 0.7 miles per square mile.
#174for trails in OH
| Archbold | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
2.6%
conserved · 85 of 3,215 acres
3.4 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ruihley Park | 0.6 mi | 26 |
| 2. Archbold Reservoirs Fishing Area | — | 108 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Archbold stands out in Ohio and nationally: the average trip to work there is shorter
5,313 jobs are based in Archbold, 2.6 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 14.2 minutes, against 23.4 across Ohio.
Archbold’s average trip to work is 14 minutes. About one in 3 of Archbold’s working residents works in town. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Archbold.
39%work in town
| Archbold | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Archbold39%
Wauseon9%
Toledo3%
Defiance3%
Napoleon2%
9 mi
median commute distance
5,313
jobs based in Archbold
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 47% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Archbold, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Archbold, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Archbold has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 18° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–35°
Spring39–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Ohio overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 23% of residents (18% statewide). Archbold has lost 2.2% of its people since 2020, down to 4,417 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
46median age · OH 39.7
| Archbold | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 22% | 22% |
ArchboldOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school37%
Some college20%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Archbold | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.2% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,400, single groups can be off by several points
54%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Archbold3.8
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Archbold7.5
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
54th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
49th
percentile among OH towns
17
violent crimes reported in 2025
33
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A−
Archbold’s grade for cost of living is an A−
The typical Archbold home is worth about $244,000, up 3.6% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home. 68% of Archbold households own their home.
$244KZillow home value
| Archbold | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $755 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Archbold$244K
Ohio$246K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB−
Archbold ranks healthier than 50% of the country’s towns
Archbold beats the Ohio average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Archbold | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
3 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Archbold | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.7% |
Fulton County Health Center
9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
63rd
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Archbold
20pages on Archbold
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 92% of OH districtsSafetyB−3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than OH on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$244K typical home · up 3.6% in a yearWork & commuteB−$73K median household income · 5,313 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Archbold
About 4 of every 100 Archbold residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Archbold
Village in Ohio, United States
Archbold is a village in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,516 at the 2020 census. Located about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Toledo, Archbold is home to Northwest State Community College.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1866
- Area
- 5.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 732 ft
- ZIP code
- 43502
Questions about Archbold
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Archbold, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Archbold grades A overall, better than 87% of U.S. towns and #143 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health, B− for safety and A for schools.
Is Archbold, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.