A town of 7,568. Public schools that outperform most of Ohio.
The 2 things German does most differently from other towns.
Where German’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in German. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools German’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | PK–6 | 950 | B |
| Northwestern Junior/Senior High School | 7–12 | 731 | B+ |
Most working residents leave German for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (24%), Columbus (6%) and Dayton (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
German beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | German | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.5% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
German has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Northwestern Amaeteur Athletic Association Ryman Field | — | 20 |
| 2. North Western Soccer Fields | — | 12 |
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Township in Ohio, US
German Township is one of the ten townships of Clark County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census reported 7,578 people living in the township.
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7 towns share a border with German.