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Scioto

A township of 1,061 people in Pike County, Ohio
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails7.7 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Scioto

Township in Ohio, US
1,061Population
24.9 sq miArea
692 ftElevation

Scioto Township is one of the fourteen townships of Pike County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,061 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Scioto for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Waverly (13%), Columbus (8%) and Chillicothe (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Waverly
13%
Columbus
8%
Chillicothe
6%
Portsmouth
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Scioto →

Health in Scioto

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

23worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adena Pike Medical CenterWaverly · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Piketon Family Health CenterPiketon · 5.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45661, 45648, 45613 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Scioto →

Natural hazards in Scioto

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Scioto →

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Scioto has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 25°Winter
65° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Piketon BranchPiketon · 5.2 miles · 49 hrs a week
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