McDonald township, Ohio
McDonald township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
McDonald township is a geographic entity located in Hardin County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 867. The land area covers 42.89 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 867 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs | ±27.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 331 | ±83 | 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 | 362 | ±98 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 331 | ±83 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 31 | ±47 |
| Median Home Value | $145,200 | ±$63,749 |
| 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 | $61,964 | ±$21,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,329 | ±$9,643 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | ±22.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 203 | ±237 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ±7.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 414 | ±149 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.1% | ±15.5% |
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 MCDONALD
GUS Population: 868 (2024)
ID: 172915
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
7830 COUNTY ROAD 200, BELLE CENTER OH 43310-9649
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GUS Population: 30,402 (2024)
ID: 194518
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, STE 100, KENTON OH 43326
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Ada, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ada, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Harrod, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Harrod, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Harrod, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lima, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellefontaine, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bellefontaine, 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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Ohio Northern University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 525 S. Main St, Ada, OH, 45810-1599 |
4197722000
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BELLE CENTER FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 103 S. ELIZABETH ST., BELLE CENTER, OH, 43310 |
(937) 464-3611
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Ohio State University-Lima Campus
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College | 17.0 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
5672427272
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ALGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 100 W WAGNER ST, ALGER, OH, 45812 |
(419) 757-7755
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James A. Rhodes State College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH, 45804 |
4199958000
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MARY LOU JOHNSON-HARDIN CNTY PL
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 325 E. COLUMBUS ST., KENTON, OH, 44326 |
(419) 673-2278
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Apollo Career Center
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College Vocational | 21.3 mi away | 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH, 45806-1497 |
4199983000
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RUSHSYLVANIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 113 N SANDUSKY ST, RUSHSYLVANIA, OH, 43347 |
(937) 468-9963
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Bluffton University
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College | 22.4 mi away | 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH, 45817-2104 |
4193583000
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LAKEVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 165 E LAKE ST UNIT B, LAKEVIEW, OH, 43331 |
(937) 842-4144
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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 HUNTSVILLE 3N, OH US, located 7.7 miles from McDonald township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 18.4° | 27.4° | 2.82" | — |
| February | 40.8° | 20.5° | 30.7° | 2.33" | — |
| March | 49.8° | 28.8° | 39.3° | 2.91" | — |
| April | 63.3° | 38.8° | 51.1° | 4.18" | — |
| May | 74.1° | 49.9° | 62.0° | 4.46" | — |
| June | 82.7° | 59.3° | 71.0° | 4.71" | — |
| July | 85.7° | 62.3° | 74.0° | 4.54" | — |
| August | 84.5° | 60.5° | 72.5° | 3.63" | — |
| September | 78.8° | 53.9° | 66.4° | 3.12" | — |
| October | 66.6° | 42.8° | 54.7° | 3.03" | — |
| November | 52.4° | 32.6° | 42.5° | 3.18" | — |
| December | 41.6° | 24.5° | 33.1° | 2.64" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Center village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| McGuffey village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Chippewa Park CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Kenton city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Alger village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| New Hampshire CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3906545920. • 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.