Farmer township, Ohio
Farmer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Farmer township is a geographic entity located in Defiance County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 874. The land area covers 36.52 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 874 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 207 | ±74 | 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 | 272 | ±114 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 207 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 65 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $283,900 | ±$61,935 |
| 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 | $83,906 | ±$29,596 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,383 | ±$12,116 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±20.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 100 | ±120 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±15.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 241 | ±101 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±13.7% |
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 FARMER
GUS Population: 888 (2024)
ID: 132603
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: JENNIFER MAVIS
1560 WONDERLY RD, EDGERTON OH 43517-9547
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GUS Population: 38,644 (2024)
ID: 172249
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
500 COURT ST, STE A, DEFIANCE OH 43512-2171
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bryan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bryan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Butler, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Defiance, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Butler, IN |
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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Defiance College
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College | 15.4 mi away | 701 N Clinton St., Defiance, OH, 43512 |
4197844010
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SHERWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 117 NORTH HARRISON STREET, SHERWOOD, OH, 43556 |
(419) 899-4343
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Four County Career Center
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College Vocational | 18.1 mi away | 22-900 State Rte 34, Archbold, OH, 43502 |
4192673331
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EDGERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 319 N MICHIGAN, EDGERTON, OH, 43517 |
(833) 633-7323
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Northwest State Community College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 |
4192675511
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WILLIAMS CO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 107 E. HIGH ST., BRYAN, OH, 43506 |
(833) 633-7323
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JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 116 W. HIGH ST., HICKSVILLE, OH, 43526 |
(419) 542-6200
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BUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 340 SOUTH BROADWAY, BUTLER, IN, 46721 |
(260) 868-2351
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ANTWERP BRANCH
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 205 NEW MADISON ST, ANTWERP, OH, 45813 |
(419) 258-2855
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EDON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 105 S MICHIGAN, EDON, OH, 43518 |
(833) 633-7323
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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 BRYAN 2 SE, OH US, located 8.3 miles from Farmer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.2° | 16.6° | 24.4° | 2.48" | — |
| February | 35.7° | 17.7° | 26.7° | 2.16" | — |
| March | 46.2° | 27.3° | 36.8° | 2.75" | — |
| April | 59.7° | 36.8° | 48.2° | 3.73" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 49.2° | 60.2° | 4.04" | — |
| June | 80.8° | 58.9° | 69.9° | 3.96" | — |
| July | 84.7° | 62.4° | 73.5° | 3.94" | — |
| August | 82.3° | 59.9° | 71.1° | 3.25" | — |
| September | 76.4° | 52.1° | 64.3° | 3.29" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 40.8° | 52.3° | 2.61" | — |
| November | 48.8° | 30.2° | 39.5° | 2.93" | — |
| December | 37.5° | 22.5° | 30.0° | 2.24" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ney village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Sherwood village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Edgerton village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Bryan city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Hicksville village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Cecil village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903926614. • 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.