ProspectOH
A town of 1,157.
1,157 people, and everyone knows the way
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Ordered by what stands out in Prospect. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Prospect
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.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Prospect beats the Ohio average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Prospect | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 8.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 15.3% |
Homes in Prospect sell for about $160K
The median sale price was $160,000 in May 2026.
0% of Prospect is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prospect Community Park | — | 18 |
99% of working residents leave Prospect for work
Where Prospect’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Prospect
Village in Ohio, United States
Prospect 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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- Population
- 1,067
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 909 ft
- ZIP code
- 43342