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Deerfield

A township of 1,544 people in Ross County, Ohio
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Conserved land0.3%63 of 19,596 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves041 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Deerfield

Township in Ohio, US
1,039Population
30.8 sq miArea
732 ftElevation

Deerfield Township is one of the sixteen townships of Ross County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,039 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Deerfield for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Chillicothe (18%), Union (12%) and Green (11%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Chillicothe
18%
Union
12%
Green
11%
Columbus
8%
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Health in Deerfield

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adena Regional Medical CenterChillicothe · 11.6 mi · ER
Hopewell Health Centers - ChillicotheChillicothe · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43115, 43164, 45601 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Deerfield →

Natural hazards in Deerfield

30
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought⚡ Lightning
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Deerfield →

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Deerfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Howard S Young Branch LibraryFrankfort · 5.8 miles · 25 hrs a week
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