Ohio township, Iowa
Ohio township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ohio township is a geographic entity located in Madison County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 868. The land area covers 34.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 868 | ±204 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 288 | ±65 | 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 | 328 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 288 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $225,300 | ±$13,832 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,063 | ±$589 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,588 | ±$19,526 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,773 | ±$4,416 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 64 | ±38 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 460 | ±127 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.9% | ±5.6% |
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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COUNTY OF MADISON
GUS Population: 17,161 (2024)
ID: 164262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN BOS
PO BOX 152, WINTERSET IA 50273-0152
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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 | Osceola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Osceola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Osceola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Truro, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Truro, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Indianola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Martensdale, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Martensdale, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Murray, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Murray, IA |
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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Simpson College
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College | 18.4 mi away | 701 North C St, Indianola, IA, 50125 |
5159616251
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TRURO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 114 E CENTER, TRURO, IA, 50257 |
(641) 765-4220
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Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
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College | 23.4 mi away | 8025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 |
5152711400
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NEW VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 504 BOOK ALLEY, NEW VIRGINIA, IA, 50210 |
(641) 449-3614
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Aveda Institute-Des Moines
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College Vocational | 25.0 mi away | 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA, 50266 |
5135769333
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ST. CHARLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 113 S LUMBER ST, ST. CHARLES, IA, 50240 |
(641) 396-2945
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OSCEOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 300 S FILLMORE ST, OSCEOLA, IA, 50213 |
(641) 342-2237
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MURRAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 416 MAPLE ST, MURRAY, IA, 50174 |
(641) 447-2711
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WINTERSET PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 123 N 2ND ST, WINTERSET, IA, 50273 |
(515) 462-1731
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INDIANOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 207 N B ST, INDIANOLA, IA, 50125 |
(515) 961-9418
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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 WINTERSET 1S, IA US, located 11.9 miles from Ohio township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9° | 9.8° | 19.9° | 0.78" | 7.3" |
| February | 34.8° | 13.2° | 24.0° | 1.28" | 8.3" |
| March | 47.6° | 24.8° | 36.2° | 2.12" | 4.7" |
| April | 60.5° | 35.4° | 48.0° | 3.59" | 0.8" |
| May | 70.8° | 48.0° | 59.4° | 4.99" | 0.1" |
| June | 80.0° | 58.3° | 69.2° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.8° | 62.2° | 73.0° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 59.4° | 70.9° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.6° | 50.6° | 63.1° | 3.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 38.3° | 50.8° | 2.88" | 0.9" |
| November | 48.1° | 26.0° | 37.1° | 1.96" | 2.7" |
| December | 35.1° | 15.9° | 25.5° | 1.23" | 5.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truro city | City | 0.5 mi | — |
| East Peru city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| New Virginia city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| St. Charles city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| St. Marys city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Patterson city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1912193165. • 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.