WillshireOH
A town of 398, settled in 1822.
Is Willshire a good place to live?
31% of residents are under 18 in Willshire, above both Ohio’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Willshire. Willshire has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
398 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Willshire: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Willshire, and how to reach them.
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 Willshire.
Most of Willshire’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Willshire for work: only 1% work in town. 17% of Willshire residents live below the poverty line, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Willshire is $48,000.
| Willshire | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Willshire, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Willshire has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Willshire is
Willshire beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of Willshire adults binge drink.
| Willshire | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Willshire | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.6% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Willshire, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Willshire | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $867 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 77% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Willshire
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Willshire; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Willshire residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
99% of working residents leave Willshire for work
Where Willshire’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Willshire
Village in Ohio, United States
Willshire is a village in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The population was 405 at the 2020 census. It is included within the Van Wert, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. Willshire is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the Ohio/Indiana State line. St. Mary's River flows along the east edge of village.
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- Established
- 1822
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- ZIP code
- 45898
Questions about Willshire
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Willshire, OH a good place to live?
Willshire has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.