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Monterey

A township of 1,969 people in Putnam County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%7 of 15,691 acres
Trails1.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves14 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Monterey

Township in Ohio, US
2,029Population
24.6 sq miArea
738 ftElevation

Monterey Township is one of the fifteen townships of Putnam County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,029 people in the township.

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Living in Monterey

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Most working residents leave Monterey for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Lima (10%), Ottoville (8%) and Van Wert (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Lima
10%
Ottoville
8%
Van Wert
7%
Kalida
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Monterey →

Health in Monterey

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

7better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Paulding County HospitalPaulding · 18 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Care of Northwest OhioVan Wert · 13.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45827, 45844, 45833 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monterey →

Natural hazards in Monterey

72
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in Monterey

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Monterey has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
60° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
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A+

School Grade A+

The public schools Monterey’s kids attend outperform 99% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictOttoville LocalSchools2

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Monterey’s library

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Ottoville-Monterey Township Branch150 Park Drive · part of Putnam County District Library
Fine-freeE-books19 hrs a week
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Where Monterey is

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Locator map of Monterey
Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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