Meigs township, Ohio
Meigs township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Meigs township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,811. The land area covers 62.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,811 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,450 | ±160 | 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 | 1,786 | ±187 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,450 | ±160 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 336 | ±119 |
| Median Home Value | $159,200 | ±$12,234 |
| Median Gross Rent | $807 | ±$114 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,792 | ±$8,279 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,359 | ±$4,708 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 817 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ±8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,584 | ±200 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87% | ±1.5% |
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 MEIGS
GUS Population: 3,781 (2024)
ID: 132548
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
79 EASTERN AVE, PEEBLES OH 45660-1007
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GUS Population: 27,671 (2024)
ID: 172239
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS CLERK
110 W MAIN ST, RM 120, WEST UNION OH 45693-1393
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Manchester, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Manchester, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Seaman, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Seaman, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | West Union, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Peebles, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Peebles, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | West Union, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | West Union, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Latham, 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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Scioto County Career Technical Center
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College Vocational | 21.4 mi away | 951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville, OH, 45648-0766 |
7402595526
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PEEBLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 157 HIGH ST., PEEBLES, OH, 45660 |
(937) 587-2085
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Pike County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketon, OH, 45661 |
7402892282101
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NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 2469 MOORE ROAD, SEAMAN, OH, 45679 |
(937) 386-2556
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Shawnee State University
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College | 23.6 mi away | 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH, 45662 |
7403543205
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WEST UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 212 E. SPARKS ST., WEST UNION, OH, 45693 |
(937) 544-2591
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Paramount Beauty Academy
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College | 24.0 mi away | 1745 11th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-4527 |
7403532436
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WESTERN BRANCH
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 13256 STATE ROUTE 124, PIKETON, OH, 45661 |
(740) 493-1745
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MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 401 PIKE ST, MANCHESTER, OH, 45144 |
(937) 549-3359
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LUCASVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 103 STATE ROUTE 728, LUCASVILLE, OH, 45648 |
(740) 259-6119
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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 RIPLEY EXP FARM, OH US, located 24.3 miles from Meigs township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 17.2° | 28.3° | 3.42" | 6.5" |
| February | 43.5° | 20.0° | 31.8° | 3.21" | 5.2" |
| March | 53.2° | 26.9° | 40.1° | 4.10" | 2.7" |
| April | 65.6° | 36.9° | 51.2° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.6° | 48.3° | 61.4° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.5° | 56.5° | 69.5° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 60.4° | 73.1° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 57.9° | 71.6° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.4° | 49.9° | 64.6° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.3° | 39.0° | 53.1° | 3.77" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.9° | 30.3° | 42.1° | 3.26" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.8° | 21.4° | 32.6° | 3.86" | 2.1" |
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 |
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| Peebles village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Rarden village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Otway village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
| Seaman village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
| Sinking Spring village | Village | 11.8 mi | — |
| West Union village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3900148888. • 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.