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Beaver’s story
Beaver in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
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A town of 534. Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns.
2 bordering townsMap →
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Population
534
residents
Median home value
$166K
Census ACS
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
152
Balanced
What makes Beaver stand out
The 2 things Beaver does most differently from other towns.
Small town
534 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Beaver’s report card
Now in Beaver
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Residents weigh in
Beaver is #23 of 895 in OH for “Highest graduation rate”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Beaver’s Town Square.
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Beaver. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Beaver beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better10 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Beaver | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.6% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 24.7% | 15.4% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 22.4% | 14.1% |
Holzer Medical Center Jackson
10.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
80th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Beaver
Most working residents leave Beaver for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Waverly (14%), Columbus (6%) and Scioto (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Beaver1%
Waverly14%
Columbus6%
Scioto6%
Piketon5%
21 mi
median commute distance
152
jobs based in Beaver
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 69% of U.S. towns
Beaver reports less crime per resident than 69% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Beaver0.9
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Beaver7.9
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
69th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
68th
percentile among OH towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
53
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Beaver has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–43°
Spring42–65°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Famous people from Beaver
3 notable people were born in Beaver.
About Beaver
Village in Ohio, United States
Beaver is a village in Pike County, Ohio, United States. The population was 442 at the 2020 census. The village most likely was named after nearby Beaver Creek.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 442
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 686 ft
- ZIP code
- 45613
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