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Florence

A township of 1,575 people in Williams County, Ohio
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Conserved land0.8%214 of 27,315 acres
Trails4.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1136 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Florence

Township in Ohio, US
1,973Population
43 sq miArea
892 ftElevation

Florence Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,973 people in the township.

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

Living in Florence

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Most working residents leave Florence for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Bryan (13%), Edon (8%) and Montpelier (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Bryan
13%
Edon
8%
Montpelier
6%
Angola, IN
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Florence →

Health in Florence

C

Health Grade C

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

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

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

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Care nearby

Community Hospitals and Wellness CentersMontpelier · 7.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bryan Community Health CenterBryan · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43518, 43543 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Florence →

Natural hazards in Florence

53
Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Florence →

Climate in Florence

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Florence has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 20°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Schools in Florence

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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Florence’s kids attend outperform 83% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictEdon Northwest LocalSchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.

Florence’s library

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Edon Branch Library105 S Michigan · part of Williams Co Public Library
Fine-freeE-books46 hrs a week
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Locator map of Florence
Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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