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A township of 1,067 people in Darke County, Ohio
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About Allen

Township in Ohio, US
1,008Population
28.9 sq miArea
1,043 ftElevation

Allen Township is one of the twenty townships of Darke County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,008 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Allen for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Versailles (5%), Greenville (5%) and Minster (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Versailles
5%
Greenville
5%
Minster
4%
New Bremen
4%
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Health in Allen

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Wayne HospitalGreenville · 15 mi · ER · rural critical access
Versailles Medical Center SiteVersailles · 12 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45348, 45362, 45846 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Allen →

Natural hazards in Allen

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Allen →

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Allen has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: St. Henry Branch LibrarySt. Henry · 8 miles · 35 hrs a week
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