Reading township, Ohio
Reading township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Reading township is a geographic entity located in Perry County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,465. The land area covers 50.24 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,465 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,551 | ±164 | 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 | 1,746 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,551 | ±164 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 195 | ±84 |
| Median Home Value | $265,900 | ±$18,120 |
| Median Gross Rent | $819 | ±$131 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,875 | ±$17,329 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,595 | ±$3,707 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 667 | ±331 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,802 | ±186 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.8% | ±1.7% |
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 READING
GUS Population: 4,430 (2024)
ID: 209134
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 369, SOMERSET OH 43783-0369
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COUNTY OF PERRY
GUS Population: 35,682 (2024)
ID: 172270
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
PO BOX 248, NEW LEXINGTON OH 43764-0248
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Reading | PK-06 | Reading, OH | |
| Regular School Reading | 07-12 | Reading, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Sugar Grove, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Sugar Grove, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Bremen, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Crooksville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lancaster, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Lancaster, 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 University-Lancaster Campus
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College | 14.5 mi away | 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH, 43130-1037 |
7406546711
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SOMERSET BRANCH
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 117 WEST MAIN STREET, SOMERSET, OH, 43783 |
(740) 743-1161
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Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath
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College | 18.2 mi away | 789 Hebron Road, Ste J, Heath, OH, 43056 |
6142525252
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JUNCTION CITY BRANCH
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 108 W MAIN ST, JUNCTION CITY, OH, 43748 |
(740) 987-7646
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Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1425 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701 |
7404530762
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PERRY COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 117 S. JACKSON ST., NEW LEXINGTON, OH, 43764 |
(740) 342-4194
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Zane State College
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College | 19.7 mi away | 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH, 43701-2626 |
7405885000
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PERRY COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY BS1
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 117 S. JACKSON ST., NEW LEXINGTON, OH, 43764 |
(220) 216-0755
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Central Ohio Technical College
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College | 20.9 mi away | 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, 43055-1767 |
7403661351
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BREMEN-RUSHCREEK BRANCH
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 200 SCHOOL ST., BREMEN, OH, 43107 |
(740) 569-7246
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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 NEW LEXINGTON 2 NW, OH US, located 6.6 miles from Reading township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.1° | 17.7° | 27.4° | 3.35" | 8.6" |
| February | 40.5° | 19.6° | 30.1° | 2.72" | 5.3" |
| March | 50.6° | 27.0° | 38.8° | 3.84" | 2.8" |
| April | 63.9° | 36.4° | 50.1° | 4.36" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 47.2° | 60.0° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 56.5° | 68.3° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.4° | 60.8° | 72.1° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.6° | 59.0° | 70.8° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 51.6° | 64.2° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 39.7° | 52.5° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.8° | 29.7° | 41.2° | 3.21" | 0.4" |
| December | 41.7° | 23.5° | 32.6° | 3.29" | 3.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Junction City village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Rushville village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| West Rushville village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Glenford village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| New Lexington village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3912765760. • 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.