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Fearing

A township of 858 people in Washington County, Ohio
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Conserved land1.4%214 of 15,061 acres
Trails2.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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Township in Ohio, US
858Population
23.7 sq miArea
797 ftElevation

Fearing Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Washington County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 858 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Fearing for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Marietta (34%), Parkersburg (9%) and Marietta (4%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Marietta
34%
Parkersburg, WV
9%
Marietta
4%
Devola
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fearing →

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7worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Selby General HospitalMarietta · 3.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hopewell Health Centers--Marietta ClinicMarietta · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45788, 45750 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fearing →

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Fearing has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 41°Spring
84° / 61°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Local History BranchMarietta · 4.7 miles · 44 hrs a week

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