Blue Rock township, Ohio
Blue Rock township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Blue Rock township is a geographic entity located in Muskingum County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 657. The land area covers 26.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 657 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ±26.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 234 | ±109 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 379 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 234 | ±109 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 145 | ±85 |
| Median Home Value | $202,000 | ±$61,770 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,183 | ±$23,006 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,935 | ±$6,376 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | ±15.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 77 | ±101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10% | ±15.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 262 | ±149 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±20.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BLUE ROCK
GUS Population: 662 (2024)
ID: 173103
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
9180 RURAL DALE RD, BLUE ROCK OH 43720-9702
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GUS Population: 86,582 (2024)
ID: 172268
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
401 MAIN ST, RM B, ZANESVILLE OH 43701-3570
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Cambridge, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Duncan Falls, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mc Connelsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | New Concord, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Zanesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Zanesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Concord, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 400 Richards Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404553111
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DUNCAN FALLS/PHILO BRANCH
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 222 MAIN ST., DUNCAN FALLS, OH, 43734 |
(740) 674-7100
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Muskingum University
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College | 14.6 mi away | 10 College Drive, New Concord, OH, 43762-1837 |
7408268211
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KATE LOVE SIMPSON-MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 358 E. MAIN ST., MCCONNELSVILLE, OH, 43756 |
(740) 962-2533
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
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College | 14.7 mi away | 1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404530762
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KATE LOVE SIMPSON-MORGAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 348 E. MAIN ST., MCCONNELSVILLE, OH, 43756 |
(740) 962-2533
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Zane State College
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College | 14.7 mi away | 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701-2626 |
7405885000
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 2530 MAYSVILLE PIKE, ZANESVILLE, OH, 43701 |
(740) 454-1511
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ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 41 N MAIN ST., ROSEVILLE, OH, 43777 |
(740) 697-0237
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 220 N. FIFTH ST., ZANESVILLE, OH, 43701 |
(740) 453-0391
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILO 3 SW, OH US, located 4.5 miles from Blue Rock township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4° | 23.1° | 30.8° | 2.74" | — |
| February | 42.4° | 25.6° | 34.0° | 2.14" | — |
| March | 52.4° | 33.2° | 42.8° | 3.17" | — |
| April | 65.6° | 43.4° | 54.5° | 3.75" | — |
| May | 73.7° | 52.6° | 63.1° | 4.09" | — |
| June | 80.4° | 60.3° | 70.4° | 4.49" | — |
| July | 84.1° | 64.2° | 74.2° | 4.18" | — |
| August | 83.2° | 62.6° | 72.9° | 3.25" | — |
| September | 77.2° | 55.9° | 66.5° | 3.40" | — |
| October | 66.0° | 45.6° | 55.8° | 2.89" | — |
| November | 53.4° | 36.3° | 44.9° | 2.74" | — |
| December | 42.5° | 28.4° | 35.5° | 2.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philo village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Duncan Falls CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| McConnelsville village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| Malta village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
| Cumberland village | Village | 10.6 mi | — |
| South Zanesville village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3911907398. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.