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West Unity, OH

Village in Williams County, Ohio.

Population

1,812

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,177

ZIP codes

0

West Unity and its ZIP codes

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West Unity at a glance

  • West Unity is about 4.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,759 a year, 6% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,500 (49% below Ohio) and median rent is $914 a month.

Local data for West Unity, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Unity, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,759

Poverty rate

12.6%

Median home value

$110,500

Median rent

$914/mo

Homeownership

64.9%

Bachelor's or higher

11.4%

Median age

34.3

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (482), Mexican Americans (149), Irish Americans (147).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Williams County. PPP loans are for West Unity.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,121

16,008 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,928

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$240M

FY 2026, $6,455 per person

Williams County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

West Unity, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.2%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home2.0%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Unity, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

232

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

40

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 17°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in West Unity, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Cities near West Unity

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KunkleCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.3
AlvordtonCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.3
Holiday CityVillage6 mi2.6
StrykerVillage6.1 mi0.9
PulaskiCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.2
FayetteVillage7.6 mi1
ArchboldVillage8.6 mi4.9
MontpelierVillage8.8 mi2.9
PioneerVillage9 mi2
Waldron, MIVillage9.3 mi1
BryanCity10 mi5.4
PettisvilleCensus-designated place11 mi1
TedrowCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
Lake SenecaCensus-designated place13 mi1.4
Ridgeville CornersCensus-designated place14 mi0.9
Morenci, MICity14 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Unity, OH in?
West Unity is in Williams County, Ohio.
What is the population of West Unity, OH?
About 1,812 people live in West Unity, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Unity?
Nearby places include Kunkle (4.5 mi), Alvordton (5.2 mi), Holiday City (6 mi), Stryker (6.1 mi), Pulaski (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023