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Milton

A township of 1,616 people in Ashland County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Milton

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Conserved land0.9%132 of 14,437 acres
Trails1.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves182 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Milton

Township in Ohio, US
2,357Population
22.7 sq miArea
1,260 ftElevation

Milton Township is one of the fifteen townships of Ashland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,357 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Milton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ashland (37%), Mansfield (8%) and Wooster (4%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Ashland
37%
Mansfield
8%
Wooster
4%
Columbus
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Milton →

Health in Milton

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ohiohealth Mansfield HospitalMansfield · 10.9 mi · ER
Ashland Health and WellnessAshland · 3.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 44805, 44903 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Milton →

Natural hazards in Milton

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Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 7% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Milton →

Climate in Milton

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Milton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Milton →

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Nearest: Ashland Public LibraryAshland · 3.1 miles · 64 hrs a week
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