Walnut Creek township, Ohio
Walnut Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Walnut Creek township is a geographic entity located in Holmes County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,050. The land area covers 27.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,050 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 29.7 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 989 | ±117 | 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 | 1,031 | ±118 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 989 | ±117 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 | ±53 |
| Median Home Value | $396,600 | ±$107,417 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,003 | ±$270 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,720 | ±$8,982 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,357 | ±$7,278 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 62 | ±70 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | ±9.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,786 | ±254 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 55.6% | ±9.8% |
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 WALNUT CREEK
GUS Population: 4,029 (2024)
ID: 205153
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 165, WALNUT CREEK OH 44687-0165
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GUS Population: 44,668 (2024)
ID: 172258
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
2 COURT ST, STE 14, MILLERSBURG OH 44654-2001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Walnut Creek | KG-06 | Walnut Creek, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Baltic, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Mt Eaton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Berlin, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | Millersburg, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05 | New Philadelphia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Berlin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dover, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dover, 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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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
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College | 16.7 mi away | 330 University Dr N.E., New Philadelphia, OH, 44663-9403 |
3303393391
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EAST BRANCH
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 4877 OLDE PUMP ST., WALNUT CREEK, OH, 44687 |
(330) 893-3464
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Buckeye Joint Vocational School
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College Vocational | 16.9 mi away | 545 University Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663-9450 |
3303085720
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SUGARCREEK BRANCH
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 120 S. BROADWAY, SUGARCREEK, OH, 44681 |
(330) 852-2813
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Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
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College | 19.0 mi away | 1328 Dover Rd, Wooster, OH, 44691-4000 |
3302871331
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EMMA HUBER MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 356 FIFTH ST SW, STRASBURG, OH, 44680 |
(330) 878-5711
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The College of Wooster
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College | 21.4 mi away | 1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH, 44691 |
3302632000
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HOLMES COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 3102 GLEN DR., MILLERSBURG, OH, 44654 |
(330) 674-5972
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University of Akron Wayne College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, OH, 44667 |
3306832010
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HOLMES COUNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 3102 GLEN DR., MILLERSBURG, OH, 44654 |
(330) 674-5972
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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 MILLERSBURG, OH US, located 11.4 miles from Walnut Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.5° | 18.0° | 26.8° | 2.86" | 7.3" |
| February | 39.0° | 19.1° | 29.1° | 2.08" | 4.8" |
| March | 48.9° | 26.9° | 37.9° | 3.14" | 2.9" |
| April | 62.1° | 36.4° | 49.3° | 3.87" | 0.2" |
| May | 72.0° | 47.0° | 59.5° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.3° | 56.3° | 68.3° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 60.3° | 72.0° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 58.4° | 70.4° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 50.7° | 63.5° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.6° | 39.5° | 52.1° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.6° | 30.5° | 41.1° | 2.83" | 0.7" |
| December | 40.4° | 23.7° | 32.0° | 2.87" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Winesburg CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Sugarcreek village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Berlin CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Dundee CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Mount Hope CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3907580626. • 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.