Main at Fulton, 2015
Metamora’s story
185 years in pictures
Census counts: 108 in 1880, 566 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1911 on.
- 1841Metamora is settled
MetamoraOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
548
2025 Census estimate · −3% since 2020
Typical home
$227K
+2.1% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
249
Balanced
Is Metamora a good place to live?
12% of residents are under 18 in Metamora, against 22% in Ohio’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Metamora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Metamora stand out
Where Metamora beats most towns.
Small town
548 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Metamora: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Metamora, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Metamora’s trash rules yet
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 code4354043540 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 Metamora.
Who lives here
More young adults than Ohio overall
At 36.8 years, Metamora’s median age is below both the Ohio town median (41.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Metamora has lost 3% of its people since 2020, down to 548 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
36.8median age · OH 39.7
| Metamora | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 24% | 29% |
MetamoraOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school45%
Some college17%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 37% and 60% women
The Census survey reached too few of Metamora’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.1 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Metamora | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.6% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.1% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.7% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.5% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.7% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.9% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Metamora has four seasons and pleasant summers
Metamora has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 18° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–35°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–63°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Metamora
Most working residents leave Metamora for work: only 3% work in town. Metamora’s average trip to work is 32 minutes. Since 2013, Metamora has lost 20 jobs, to 249 in 2023.
3%work in town
| Metamora | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Metamora3%
Toledo22%
Sylvania Township6%
Amboy Township6%
Maumee4%
16 mi
median commute distance
249
jobs based in Metamora
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Metamora is
Metamora beats the Ohio average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of adults binge drink in Metamora.
| Metamora | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 19% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
9 better23 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Metamora | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.4% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 14.1% |
University of Toledo Medical Center
16 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Metamora, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
40risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Metamora is valued at about $227K
The typical Metamora home is worth about $227,000, up 2.1% in a year, 8% below the Ohio typical home.
$227KZillow home value
| Metamora | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $959 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Metamora$227K
Ohio$246K
+2.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 42 attractions →Michigan Stadium and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Metamora. Close and well known come first.
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
18 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
18 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
17 mi LandmarkFort Meigs
40 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water Tower
30 mi National park siteRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park134K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · River Raisin National Battlefield Park: Notorious4life (talk), Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Metamora
17pages on Metamora
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Metamora
Lourdes UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sylvania10.3 mi$29,500 tuitionSiena Heights UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Adrian, MI14.6 mi$30,778 tuitionProfessional Skills InstituteUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Maumee14.9 mi$15,884 tuition
About 12 of every 100 Metamora residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Metamora
Village in Ohio, United States
Metamora is a village in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 566 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 43540
Questions about Metamora
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Metamora, OH a good place to live?
Metamora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.