A town of 2,107. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
The 2 things Spencerville does most differently from other towns.
Where Spencerville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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Ordered by what stands out in Spencerville. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Spencerville for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Lima (14%), Shawnee (6%) and American (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
Spencerville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Spencerville beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Spencerville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.3% | 15.3% |
| More adults with depression | 29% | 25.4% |
The typical Spencerville home is worth about $203,000, up 7.8% in a year, 18% below the Ohio typical home.
Spencerville's reported crime rate is well below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2023.
0.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Old Acadia Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Spencer Township Park | 0.2 mi | 4 |
| 3. Village Park | — | 2 |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
