City safety & data profile

WilloughbyOH

Willoughby, OH is a 23K-resident city in Lake County with a median household income of $71,309.

Lake County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Willoughby, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Willoughby has a population larger than 50% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $216,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 50%
By size
$71,309
Median income
$216,900
Median home
9.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Willoughby

Willoughby posts a median household income higher than 38% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Willoughby area.

Top 62%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Willoughby

Where Willoughby income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$71,309 Bottom 38% higher than 38% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Willoughby, OH beyond the headline numbers

Willoughby sits inside Lake County, Ohio, at roughly 41.64°N, -81.41°W. Population 22,631, $71,309 median household income. Median home value $216,900, median rent $1,171. Poverty rate 9.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Willoughby's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.2%, then high blood pressure at 37.4%. 1 hospital in/around Willoughby, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Willoughby from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,631
Willoughby
Median Income
$71,309
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$216,900
-5% vs avg
Median Age
45.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lake County) - Willoughby's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
232K+1%
Median Income
$80,925+44%
Median Home Value
$214,100+42%
Poverty Rate
8.3%-10%
Unemployment
3.9%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Willoughby, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
Poverty Rate
9.5% -33% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.6%
Work From Home 18.4%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 86.5%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
37.4%
Obesity
36.2%
Physical Inactivity
24.7%
Binge Drinking
16.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Current Smoking
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Diabetes
12.5%
Current Asthma
10.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.6%
Annual Checkup 81.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.3%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Willoughby, OH? ▼
Willoughby, OH has a population of 22,631 people, located in Lake County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Willoughby? ▼
The median household income in Willoughby, OH is $71,309 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.5%.
What is the median home value in Willoughby? ▼
The median home value in Willoughby, OH is $216,900. Median rent is $1,171/month.
What are the top health concerns in Willoughby? ▼
The top health indicators in Willoughby include Short Sleep Duration (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (37.4%), Obesity (36.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Willoughby? ▼
Willoughby has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Willoughby? ▼
The median age in Willoughby, OH is 45.6 years. 36.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Willoughby, OH is located in Lake County, Ohio. With a population of 23K and a $71,309 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Willoughby area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Willoughby's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Willoughby area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lake County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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