Lake township, Ohio
Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lake township is a geographic entity located in Logan County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 12,740. The land area covers 12.42 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 12,740 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,685 | ±277 | 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 | 6,231 | ±297 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,685 | ±277 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 546 | ±237 |
| Median Home Value | $183,700 | ±$21,764 |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | ±$82 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,857 | ±$10,956 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,795 | ±$4,105 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,437 | ±530 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,957 | ±524 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.6% | ±2.2% |
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 LAKE
GUS Population: 12,717 (2024)
ID: 110937
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 448, BELLEFONTAINE OH 43311-0448
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GUS Population: 46,085 (2024)
ID: 194519
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
117 E COLUMBUS AVE, BELLEFONTAINE OH 43311-2048
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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 | PK-04 | Lewistown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lewistown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Lewistown, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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LOGAN COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 220 N MAIN ST, BELLEFONTAINE, OH, 43311 |
(937) 599-4189
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DR. EARL S. SLOAN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 2817 SANDUSKY ST., ZANESFIELD, OH, 43360 |
(937) 210-5449
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RUSHSYLVANIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 113 N SANDUSKY ST, RUSHSYLVANIA, OH, 43347 |
(937) 468-9963
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WEST LIBERTY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 117 N DETROIT ST, WEST LIBERTY, OH, 43357 |
(937) 465-3656
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BELLE CENTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 103 S. ELIZABETH ST., BELLE CENTER, OH, 43310 |
(937) 464-3611
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DEGRAFF BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 122 S MAIN ST, DEGRAFF, OH, 43318 |
(937) 585-5010
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WEST MANSFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 127 N MAIN ST, WEST MANSFIELD, OH, 43358 |
(937) 355-0033
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LAKEVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 165 E LAKE ST UNIT B, LAKEVIEW, OH, 43331 |
(937) 842-4144
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RIDGEWAY BRANCH
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 109 S MAIN ST, RIDGEWAY, OH, 43345 |
(937) 363-3066
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NORTH LEWISBURG BRANCH
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 161 WINDER ST, NORTH LEWISBURG, OH, 43060 |
(937) 747-3043
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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 BELLEFONTAINE, OH US, located 1.9 miles from Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5° | 17.6° | 25.5° | 3.04" | — |
| February | 37.1° | 19.7° | 28.4° | 2.46" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 28.5° | 38.0° | 3.20" | — |
| April | 60.7° | 38.8° | 49.8° | 4.11" | — |
| May | 71.3° | 50.6° | 60.9° | 4.31" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 59.9° | 69.7° | 4.96" | — |
| July | 82.6° | 63.0° | 72.8° | 4.45" | — |
| August | 81.3° | 61.5° | 71.4° | 3.90" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 54.4° | 65.2° | 3.18" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 42.5° | 53.1° | 2.82" | — |
| November | 49.9° | 32.1° | 41.0° | 3.13" | — |
| December | 38.4° | 23.6° | 31.0° | 3.08" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Zanesfield village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Huntsville village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Valley Hi village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Rushsylvania village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Lewistown CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3909141286. • 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.