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Hambden

A township of 4,692 people in Geauga County, Ohio
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Map of Hambden: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land11%1,606 of 14,304 acres
Trails1.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4342 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Hambden

Township in Ohio, US
4,676Population
22.5 sq miArea
1,302 ftElevation

Hambden Township is one of the sixteen townships of Geauga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 4,676, up from 4,024 at the 2000 census.

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Most working residents leave Hambden for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (11%), Chardon (10%) and Mentor (10%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Cleveland
11%
Chardon
10%
Mentor
10%
Willoughby
4%
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Health in Hambden

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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12better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lake HealthConcord · 5.3 mi · ER
Signature Health Painesville Health CenterPainesville · 8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 44024 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hambden →

Natural hazards in Hambden

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Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.

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

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Hambden has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 114 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
57° / 37°Spring
79° / 59°Summer
61° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Chardon Creativity CenterChardon · 3.4 miles · 18 hrs a week
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