Most working residents leave Mad River for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Urbana (15%), Springfield (14%) and Columbus (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Urbana

15%

Springfield

14%

Columbus

Moorefield

2%Work in townlive and work in Mad River 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 139Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mad River →

Health in Mad River

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.9%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better 10%More adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Health - Urbana HospitalUrbana · 7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Urbana Community Health CenterUrbana · 5.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43078, 43072, 45502 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mad River →

Natural hazards in Mad River

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

8Does Mad River flood?paid flood claims since 1995 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 8 declared for Champaign County MapMad River vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mad River →

Climate in Mad River

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Mad River has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 23°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

64° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Mad River get?About 19 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Mad River →

Schools in Mad River

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Mad River’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 55% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

See how Mad River’s schools compare in OH →

DistrictGraham LocalSchools1

Graham High School CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 491 students

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