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A village of 132 people in Ohio
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About Congress
Village in Ohio, United States132Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,161 ftElevation
Congress is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 132 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Congress
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Health Grade C−
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Ohio
14worse than OH
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Lodi Community HospitalLodi · 7.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
9th Street DentalAshland · 13.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Congress · CMS · HRSAHealth in Congress →
Natural hazards in Congress
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Congress →
Climate in Congress
Full climate →Congress has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36° / 21°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Congress →
Libraries near Congress
See all →Nearest: West Salem BranchWest Salem · 4.3 miles · 27 hrs a week
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