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Emerald

A township of 765 people in Paulding County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Emerald

Township in Ohio, US
765Population
32.8 sq miArea
715 ftElevation

Emerald Township is one of the twelve townships of Paulding County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 765 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Emerald for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Defiance (16%), Paulding (10%) and Fort Wayne (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Defiance
16%
Paulding
10%
Fort Wayne, IN
5%
Jackson
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Emerald →

Health in Emerald

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4worse than OH

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

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Care nearby

Paulding County HospitalPaulding · 6.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Defiance Community Health CenterDefiance · 9.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45821, 45879, 43512 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Emerald →

Natural hazards in Emerald

51
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Emerald has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 21°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Sherwood Branch LibrarySherwood · 5.3 miles · 37 hrs a week
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