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Dalton

A village of 1,636 people in Ohio
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Conserved land1.3%14 of 1,066 acres
Trails0.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves29 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Dalton

Village in Ohio, United States
1,927Population
1.5 sq miArea
1,102 ftElevation

Dalton is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census indicated a population of 1,927.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code44618
Living in Dalton

Housing in Dalton

$306K▲ 5.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Dalton home is worth about $306,000, up 5.6% in a year, 23% above the Ohio typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Dalton

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Most working residents leave Dalton for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Wooster (11%), Orrville (9%) and Sugar Creek (7%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Wooster
11%
Orrville
9%
Sugar Creek
7%
Massillon
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dalton →

Health in Dalton

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 63% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

5better than OH·3worse

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

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Care nearby

Aultman Orrville HospitalOrrville · 3.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Massillon Professional BuildingMassillon · 9.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dalton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dalton →

Natural hazards in Dalton

5
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 5% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dalton →

Climate in Dalton

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Dalton has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dalton →

Dalton’s library

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Dalton Branch127 S. Church St. · part of Wayne County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books48 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Dalton Branch →

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