Rochester township, Ohio
Rochester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rochester township is a geographic entity located in Lorain County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 792. The land area covers 17.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 792 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 300 | ±77 | 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 | 333 | ±77 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 300 | ±77 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $256,000 | ±$86,029 |
| 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 | $90,962 | ±$11,588 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,522 | ±$5,042 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 21 | ±21 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 480 | ±173 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.3% | ±10.8% |
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 ROCHESTER
GUS Population: 796 (2024)
ID: 173025
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
52185 GRIGGS ROAD, WELLINGTON OH 44090
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GUS Population: 322,030 (2024)
ID: 172262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET DIRECTOR
226 MIDDLE AVE, FL 4, ELYRIA OH 44035-5629
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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 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Sullivan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Ashland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lagrange, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lagrange, 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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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 15181 St Rte 58 S, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
440774105122322
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NEW LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 67 S. MAIN ST., NEW LONDON, OH, 44851 |
(419) 929-3981
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Oberlin College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH, 44074 |
4407758411
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HERRICK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 101 WILLARD MEMORIAL SQUARE, WELLINGTON, OH, 44090 |
(440) 647-2120
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Ashland University
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College | 16.2 mi away | 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH, 44805 |
8008821548
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WAKEMAN COMMUNITY BRANCH
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 33 PLEASANT ST, WAKEMAN, OH, 44889 |
(440) 839-2976
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Elite School of Cosmetology
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College | 18.2 mi away | 175 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH, 44857-2714 |
4196682333
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GREENWICH BRANCH
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 4 NEW ST, GREENWICH, OH, 44837 |
(419) 752-7331
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Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
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College Vocational | 20.5 mi away | 1783 State Route 60, Ashland, OH, 44805-9377 |
4192893313
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WEST SALEM BRANCH
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 99 EAST BUCKEYE ST, WEST SALEM, OH, 44287 |
(330) 804-4712
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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 OBERLIN, OH US, located 13.6 miles from Rochester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 18.0° | 25.9° | 2.88" | 14.4" |
| February | 36.9° | 19.5° | 28.2° | 2.41" | 12.4" |
| March | 45.9° | 28.1° | 37.0° | 2.92" | 8.4" |
| April | 59.3° | 37.9° | 48.6° | 3.68" | 1.9" |
| May | 70.9° | 48.7° | 59.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.1° | 68.8° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 62.2° | 72.7° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.3° | 59.9° | 70.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 41.9° | 52.5° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 32.6° | 41.1° | 2.96" | 1.4" |
| December | 38.7° | 24.4° | 31.5° | 2.69" | 8.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| New London village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Wellington village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Sullivan CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Savannah village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Cinnamon Lake CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3909367776. • 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.