About Willard
Willard, OH is a close-knit town located in northern Ohio, home to 6,106 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Willard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,706 residents per square mile.
📰 Willard News Today
- Ruth Chapman Obituary (1921 - 2026) - Willard, OH - Crawford County Now Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Willard Police seek public’s help locating wanted man Crawford County Now · Aug 14
- Gerald W. Hintz Obituary Jun 14, 2026 - Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home · Jun 14
- Willard Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Local man dumpster dives for scratch-off ticket – then wins big FOX 8 News · Jun 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Willard Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Willard — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,106.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Willard
- Country Kitchen — american
- Jerry's Diner
- Uncle Dudley's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Willard
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Willard
- Willard Elementary School
- Willard High School
- Willard Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercy Health - Willard Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)6,106
Rank in state#232 of 923
Land area3.58 sq mi
Density1,706/sq mi
Coordinates41.0519, -82.7235