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Gorham

A township of 1,860 people in Fulton County, Ohio
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Conserved land1%286 of 27,677 acres
Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2154 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Gorham

Township in Ohio, US
2,168Population
43.5 sq miArea
755 ftElevation

Gorham Township is one of the twelve townships of Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,168 people in the township.

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Health in Gorham

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

1worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Fulton County Health CenterWauseon · 12.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bryan Community Health CenterBryan · 18.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 43521 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gorham →

Natural hazards in Gorham

26
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gorham →

Climate in Gorham

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Gorham has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Schools in Gorham

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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Gorham’s kids attend outperform 68% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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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.

Gorham’s library

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Normal Memorial Library301 N. Eagle St. · part of Normal Memorial Library
Fine-freeE-books37 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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