Wilmot United Brethren Church · National Register of Historic Places
Wilmot’s story
160 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1866Wilmot is settled
WilmotOH
A town of 275, settled in 1866.
Photo: Public domain · Public domain
Population
275
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$125K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
129
Balanced
Is Wilmot a good place to live?
Wilmot has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Wilmot United Brethren Church and Walter S. Putman House. Wilmot has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
275 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 Wilmot: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilmot, and how to reach them.
PowerHolmes-Wayne Electric Coop17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWilmot Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wilmot’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, Stark County Board of ElectionsStark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes44689, 4460844689 98% · 44608 2%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 Wilmot.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Wilmot’s year
In Wilmot, the typical July afternoon high is 83°F, near the Ohio town median (84°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring38–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–63°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 1.1 jobs for every working resident, Wilmot draws in 127 commuters
In Wilmot, 1.8% of working residents work locally. Wilmot: 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Wilmot dropped by 78, to 129. Half commute less than 17 miles.
2%work in town
| Wilmot | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wilmot2%
Massillon11%
Canton10%
Brewster6%
Akron6%
17 mi
median commute distance
129
jobs based in Wilmot
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
Wilmot stands out in Ohio and nationally, with fewer of its adults who had a checkup this year
18% of Wilmot adults binge drink. In Wilmot, 37% of adults feel lonely, and 20% report frequent mental distress.
| Wilmot | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Wilmot | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 20.1% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults getting a yearly checkup | 75.9% | 79.9% |
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 82.3% | 86.1% |
Union Hospital
13.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Wilmot: inland flooding
Expected losses in Wilmot break down as 77% from inland flooding and 5% from tornadoes. Compared with 51% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower. Also worth knowing: households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2004.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The median home in Wilmot sells for about $200K
The share of households in Wilmot who are owner-occupiers: 66%. For Wilmot, the going rate for rent is $789 a month.
$200Kmedian sale price
| Wilmot | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $789 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 118 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Robert J Kurtzman Jr. Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 74 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Wilmot. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
31 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
17 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
16 mi LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
12 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
37 mi TheatreBlossom Music CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Blossom Music Center: Slh1078, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilmot
17pages on Wilmot
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilmot; the nearest are
Aultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton15.5 mi$20,230 tuitionUniversity of Akron Wayne CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Orrville16.4 mi$7,723 in-state tuitionOhio State University Agricultural Technical InstituteCommunity college · Public · Wooster17.2 mi$9,584 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Wilmot residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Landmarks
2 places in Wilmot on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Wilmot
Village in Ohio, United States
Wilmot is a village in southwestern Stark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 282 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Canton–Massillon metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
- ZIP code
- 44689
Questions about Wilmot
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilmot, OH a good place to live?
Wilmot has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.