Winchester township, Ohio
Winchester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Winchester township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,243. The land area covers 32.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,243 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 972 | ±198 | 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 | 1,048 | ±203 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 972 | ±198 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 76 | ±61 |
| Median Home Value | $191,400 | ±$21,363 |
| Median Gross Rent | $573 | ±$194 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,750 | ±$14,548 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,469 | ±$3,619 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 317 | ±129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,122 | ±292 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.5% | ±5.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWNSHIP OF WINCHESTER
GUS Population: 2,235 (2024)
ID: 132550
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 87, WINCHESTER OH 45697-0087
|
|
GUS Population: 27,671 (2024)
ID: 172239
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS CLERK
110 W MAIN ST, RM 120, WEST UNION OH 45693-1393
|
Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Winchester | 09-12 | Winchester, OH | |
| Regular School Winchester | 06-08 | Winchester, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hillsboro, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Georgetown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Georgetown, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Seaman, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Seaman, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | West Union, OH | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-14 | SARDINIA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Southern State Community College
|
College | 18.8 mi away | 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH, 45133-9406 |
9373933431
|
|
NORTH ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 3.3 mi away | 2469 MOORE ROAD, SEAMAN, OH, 45679 |
(937) 386-2556
|
|
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
|
College Vocational | 24.5 mi away | 718 West Plane Street, Bethel, OH, 45106 |
9373786131401
|
|
SARDINIA BRANCH
|
Library | 9.5 mi away | 13309 PURDY RD, SARDINIA, OH, 45171 |
(937) 446-1565
|
|
RUSSELLVILLE BRANCH
|
Library | 10.8 mi away | 280 W MAIN ST, RUSSELLVILLE, OH, 45168 |
(937) 377-2700
|
|
PEEBLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.5 mi away | 157 HIGH ST., PEEBLES, OH, 45660 |
(937) 587-2085
|
|
WEST UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.7 mi away | 212 E. SPARKS ST., WEST UNION, OH, 45693 |
(937) 544-2591
|
|
MT ORAB LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.8 mi away | 613 S HIGH ST, MT. ORAB, OH, 45154 |
(937) 444-1414
|
|
MARY P. SHELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.9 mi away | 200 W. GRANT AVE., GEORGETOWN, OH, 45121 |
(937) 378-3197
|
|
HIGHLAND COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
|
Library | 16.4 mi away | 10 WILLETTSVILLE PIKE, HILLSBORO, OH, 45133 |
(937) 393-3114
|
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 RIPLEY EXP FARM, OH US, located 15.0 miles from Winchester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 17.2° | 28.3° | 3.42" | 6.5" |
| February | 43.5° | 20.0° | 31.8° | 3.21" | 5.2" |
| March | 53.2° | 26.9° | 40.1° | 4.10" | 2.7" |
| April | 65.6° | 36.9° | 51.2° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| May | 74.6° | 48.3° | 61.4° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.5° | 56.5° | 69.5° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.8° | 60.4° | 73.1° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 57.9° | 71.6° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.4° | 49.9° | 64.6° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.3° | 39.0° | 53.1° | 3.77" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.9° | 30.3° | 42.1° | 3.26" | 0.6" |
| December | 43.8° | 21.4° | 32.6° | 3.86" | 2.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Seaman village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Cherry Fork CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Lake Waynoka CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Mowrystown village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Sardinia village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3900185890. • 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.