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Claridon

A township of 3,108 people in Geauga County, Ohio
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Map of Claridon: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land12%1,693 of 14,413 acres
Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4545 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Congregational Church, Route 85
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About Claridon

Township in Ohio, US
3,103Population
22.6 sq miArea
1,250 ftElevation

Claridon Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 3,103, of whom 2,865 lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.

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Most working residents leave Claridon for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (11%), Chardon (8%) and Mentor (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Cleveland
11%
Chardon
8%
Mentor
5%
Munson
4%
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Health in Claridon

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

6better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Uh Regional HospitalsChardon · 3.1 mi · ER
Crossroads Health Mentor AvenueMentor · 12.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 44024, 44021, 44046 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Claridon →

Natural hazards in Claridon

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in Claridon

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Claridon has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 114 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
79° / 58°Summer
61° / 42°Fall
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Geauga County Public Library12701 Ravenwood Dr. · part of Geauga County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books45 hrs a week
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