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Milton

A township of 2,953 people in Wayne County, Ohio
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About Milton

Township in Ohio, US
2,964Population
36.1 sq miArea
1,079 ftElevation

Milton Township is one of the sixteen townships of Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,964 people in the township.

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Living in Milton

Work & commute in Milton

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Most working residents leave Milton for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Wooster (14%), Orrville (6%) and Wadsworth (6%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Wooster
14%
Orrville
6%
Wadsworth
6%
Rittman
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Milton →

Health in Milton

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1better than OH·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Aultman Orrville HospitalOrrville · 8.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Medina County - WadsworthWadsworth · 7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 44276, 44270, 44217 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Milton →

Natural hazards in Milton

19
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
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Climate in Milton

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Milton has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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A−

School Grade A-

The public schools Milton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Nearest: Rittman BranchRittman · 3.3 miles · 48 hrs a week
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