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A township of 1,409 people in Paulding County, Ohio

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Conserved land3.4%800 of 23,250 acres

Trails2.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2568 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Crane

Township in Ohio, US

1,253Population

36.5 sq miArea

719 ftElevation

Crane Township is one of the twelve townships of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,253 people in the township.

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#41Closest to a top hospital in OH #62Shortest commute in OH #93Lowest depression in OH All OH rankings →

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4worse than OH

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

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9.2%More adults with COPDOH 8% · worse 9.9%More adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · worse 8%More adults with heart diseaseOH 7.1% · worse

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Paulding County HospitalPaulding · 5.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Defiance Community Health CenterDefiance · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Crane

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

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Nearest: Paulding County Carnegie LibraryPaulding · 5.6 miles · 52 hrs a week

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