Chatfield township, Ohio
Chatfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chatfield township is a geographic entity located in Crawford County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 698. The land area covers 29.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 698 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55 yrs | ±18.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 252 | ±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 | 273 | ±109 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 252 | ±109 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±17 |
| Median Home Value | $209,800 | ±$59,330 |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | ±$405 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,167 | ±$16,355 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,672 | ±$6,767 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | ±13.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 77 | ±80 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.4% | ±6.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 242 | ±117 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±15.2% |
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 CHATFIELD
GUS Population: 694 (2024)
ID: 110876
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
3433 NEW WASHINGTON RD, BLOOMVILLE OH 44818-9358
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COUNTY OF CRAWFORD
GUS Population: 41,626 (2024)
ID: 139553
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
112 E MANSFIELD ST, STE 304, BUCYRUS OH 44820-2355
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tiffin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | New Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | New Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bucyrus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bucyrus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bucyrus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crestline, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Tiffin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Crestline, 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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Pioneer Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 27 Ryan Rd, Shelby, OH, 44875 |
419347774442302
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NEW WASHINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 106 W. MANSFIELD ST., NEW WASHINGTON, OH, 44854 |
(419) 492-2881
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Heidelberg University
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College | 17.1 mi away | 310 E Market St, Tiffin, OH, 44883-2462 |
4194482000
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SENECA EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 14 N MAIN ST, ATTICA, OH, 44807 |
(419) 426-3825
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Tiffin Academy of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 17.4 mi away | 104 E Market St, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
4194473117
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BLISS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 20 S. MARION ST., BLOOMVILLE, OH, 44818 |
(419) 983-4675
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Tiffin University
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College | 17.9 mi away | 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
8009686446
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BUCYRUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 200 E. MANSFIELD, BUCYRUS, OH, 44820 |
(419) 562-7327
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North Central State College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, OH, 44906-0698 |
4197554800
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WILLARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 6 W. EMERALD ST., WILLARD, OH, 44890 |
(419) 933-8564
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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 BUCYRUS, OH US, located 9.8 miles from Chatfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 20.5° | 27.9° | 2.75" | 7.5" |
| February | 38.1° | 22.0° | 30.0° | 2.13" | 5.3" |
| March | 48.6° | 29.9° | 39.3° | 2.52" | 2.8" |
| April | 62.5° | 40.0° | 51.2° | 3.54" | 0.6" |
| May | 73.6° | 51.1° | 62.3° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.3° | 60.7° | 71.5° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 64.1° | 74.8° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.9° | 62.3° | 73.1° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 55.3° | 66.7° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.2° | 44.3° | 54.7° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.4° | 34.4° | 42.9° | 2.87" | 1.0" |
| December | 40.2° | 26.5° | 33.3° | 2.64" | 6.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield village | Village | 1.0 mi | — |
| New Washington village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Sulphur Springs CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Attica village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Bloomville village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Tiro village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903313708. • 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.