Hale township, Ohio
Hale township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hale township is a geographic entity located in Hardin County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,529. The land area covers 36.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,529 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 548 | ±105 | 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 | 629 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 548 | ±105 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 81 | ±44 |
| Median Home Value | $177,200 | ±$10,908 |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,036 | ±$31,820 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,188 | ±$4,805 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 122 | ±72 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 740 | ±149 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.4% | ±23.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWNSHIP OF HALE
GUS Population: 1,529 (2024)
ID: 172913
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
22265 COUNTY ROAD 245, MOUNT VICTORY OH 43340-8853
|
|
GUS Population: 30,402 (2024)
ID: 194518
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, STE 100, KENTON OH 43326
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marion, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
|
College | 22.3 mi away | 1461 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH, 43302-5695 |
7403896786
|
|
RIDGEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 0.4 mi away | 124 E. TAYLOR ST., MT. VICTORY, OH, 43340 |
(937) 354-4445
|
|
Marion Technical College
|
College | 22.4 mi away | 1467 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH, 43302-5694 |
7403894636
|
|
RIDGEWAY BRANCH
|
Library | 3.5 mi away | 109 S MAIN ST, RIDGEWAY, OH, 43345 |
(937) 363-3066
|
|
Ohio Northern University
|
College | 23.0 mi away | 525 S. Main St, Ada, OH, 45810-1599 |
4197722000
|
|
MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
|
Library | 9.2 mi away | 325 E. COLUMBUS ST., KENTON, OH, 44326 |
(419) 673-2278
|
|
Tri-Rivers Career Center
|
College Vocational | 23.4 mi away | 2222 Marion - Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH, 43302-8914 |
7403898542
|
|
WEST MANSFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.3 mi away | 127 N MAIN ST, WEST MANSFIELD, OH, 43358 |
(937) 355-0033
|
|
RUSHSYLVANIA BRANCH LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.8 mi away | 113 N SANDUSKY ST, RUSHSYLVANIA, OH, 43347 |
(937) 468-9963
|
|
BELLE CENTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.8 mi away | 103 S. ELIZABETH ST., BELLE CENTER, OH, 43310 |
(937) 464-3611
|
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 KENTON, OH US, located 9.3 miles from Hale township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 18.3° | 25.5° | 2.63" | 9.3" |
| February | 36.3° | 20.5° | 28.4° | 2.55" | 7.4" |
| March | 46.9° | 28.9° | 37.9° | 2.78" | 4.5" |
| April | 60.1° | 39.2° | 49.7° | 3.69" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.5° | 50.2° | 60.8° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.6° | 60.4° | 70.5° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 64.0° | 74.0° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 61.9° | 72.3° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 54.3° | 65.4° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.6° | 42.7° | 53.2° | 2.62" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.7° | 32.7° | 41.2° | 2.94" | 0.7" |
| December | 37.8° | 23.8° | 30.8° | 2.76" | 3.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Victory village | Village | 0.5 mi | — |
| Ridgeway village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
| La Rue village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Kenton city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| West Mansfield village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| Rushsylvania village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3906532837. • 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.