Scioto township, Ohio
Scioto township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Scioto township is a geographic entity located in Pickaway County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,677. The land area covers 44.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,677 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,862 | ±202 | 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 | 2,931 | ±202 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,862 | ±202 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 69 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $323,600 | ±$21,889 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,569 | ±$636 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,663 | ±$12,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,686 | ±$2,980 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 254 | ±196 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,251 | ±308 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±2% |
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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GUS Population: 11,909 (2024)
ID: 173147
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 40, COMMERCIAL POINT OH 43116-0040
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GUS Population: 62,158 (2024)
ID: 191154
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
139 W FRANKLIN ST, CIRCLEVILLE OH 43113-1681
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Galloway, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 12 | Bexley, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Reynoldsburg, 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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Academia Medical Institute
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College Vocational | 12.9 mi away | 3445 South Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43204-0000 |
6142794900
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FLOYD E. YOUNKIN BRANCH
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 51 LONG ST, ASHVILLE, OH, 43103 |
(740) 983-8856
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Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
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College Vocational | 13.0 mi away | 4300 Amalgamated Place, Groveport, OH, 43125-9236 |
6148364541
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GROVE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 3959 BROADWAY, GROVE CITY, OH, 43123 |
(614) 875-6716
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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College | 13.3 mi away | 127 So. Davis Ave, Columbus, OH, 43222-1504 |
6142345800
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SOUTH HIGH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 3540 S. HIGH ST., COLUMBUS, OH, 43207 |
(614) 645-2275
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Franklin University
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College | 13.8 mi away | 201 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH, 43215-5399 |
6147974700
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MT STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 60 W. COLUMBUS ST., MT. STERLING, OH, 43143 |
(740) 869-2430
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Ohio Christian University
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College | 14.0 mi away | 1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH, 43113-9487 |
7404748896
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MT STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY BS
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 60 W COLUMBUS ST, MT STERLING, OH, 43143 |
(740) 869-2430
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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 COLUMBUS-VALLEY CROSSING, OH US, located 12.5 miles from Scioto township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 19.2° | 28.5° | 3.41" | — |
| February | 42.6° | 21.0° | 31.8° | 2.63" | — |
| March | 52.1° | 29.5° | 40.8° | 3.87" | — |
| April | 65.1° | 39.7° | 52.4° | 4.03" | — |
| May | 75.4° | 51.3° | 63.3° | 4.39" | — |
| June | 83.4° | 60.2° | 71.8° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 86.3° | 64.1° | 75.2° | 4.60" | — |
| August | 85.2° | 61.4° | 73.3° | 3.56" | — |
| September | 79.6° | 54.3° | 67.0° | 3.56" | — |
| October | 67.6° | 42.0° | 54.8° | 2.87" | — |
| November | 54.1° | 32.0° | 43.1° | 2.99" | — |
| December | 42.9° | 25.1° | 34.0° | 3.35" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Point village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Orient CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Lockbourne village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Darbyville village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| South Bloomfield village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Harrisburg village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3912970870. • 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.