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A township of 2,914 people in Williams County, Ohio
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Conserved land2.8%655 of 23,049 acres
Trails0.2 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1225 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Center

Township in Ohio, US
2,928Population
36.1 sq miArea
794 ftElevation

Center Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,928 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Center for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Bryan (27%), Montpelier (4%) and Defiance (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Bryan
27%
Montpelier
4%
Defiance
4%
Edgerton
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Center →

Health in Center

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

8worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Community Hospitals and Wellness CentersMontpelier · 8.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bryan Community Health CenterBryan · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43506, 43517 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Center →

Natural hazards in Center

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Center →

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Center has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Center →

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Nearest: Williams Co Public LibraryBryan · 4.4 miles · 49 hrs a week

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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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