A town of 1,594. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
The thing Northwest does most differently from other towns.
Where Northwest’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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Ordered by what stands out in Northwest. Another town gets a different order.
Northwest beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Northwest | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 7.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Most working residents leave Northwest for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Bryan (10%), Edon (9%) and Montpelier (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Northwest has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake La Su An Wildlife Area | 0.3 mi | 617 |
| 2. Mud Lake Bog Nature Preserve | — | 194 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Ohio, US
Northwest Township is one of the twelve townships of Williams County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,139 people in the township.
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4 towns share a border with Northwest.