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About Prospect
Village in Ohio, United StatesProspect is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,067 at the 2020 census. The village is served by Elgin Local School District.
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Housing in Prospect
The median sale price was $160,000 in May 2026.
Work & commute in Prospect
Full picture →Most working residents leave Prospect for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Delaware (11%), Columbus (11%) and Marion (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Prospect
Health Grade B
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Ohio
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Prospect
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Prospect
Full climate →Prospect has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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