NelsonOH
A town of 3,110. Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns.
What makes Nelson stand out
The 2 things Nelson does most differently from other towns.
97% of working residents leave Nelson for work
Where Nelson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Nelson’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nelson. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Nelson beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Nelson | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 8.3% |
5.2% of Nelson is conserved land
5.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve | 2.9 mi | 547 |
| 2. Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park | 1.7 mi | 65 |
| 3. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park | — | 58 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Nelson
Most working residents leave Nelson for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Garrettsville (9%), Cleveland (6%) and Ravenna (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Nelson has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 63 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About Nelson
Township in Ohio, US
Nelson Township is one of the eighteen townships of Portage County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 3,101 people in the township.
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- Population
- 3,101
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft
Nelson’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Nelson.