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3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 575. Nearly 0.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
575
residents
Median home value
$157K
Census ACS
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
46.9
years
Jobs based here
30
A commuter town
What makes Spring Valley stand out
The 2 things Spring Valley does most differently from other towns.
Small town
575 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Spring Valley. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
0.8% of Spring Valley is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0.8%conserved
0.8%
conserved · 1 of 171 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
#172
most conserved land in OH
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Little Miami State Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Spring Valley beats the Ohio average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Spring Valley | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Kettering Health Greene Memorial
7.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
77th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Spring Valley
Most working residents leave Spring Valley for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Dayton (10%), Xenia (8%) and Spring Valley (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Spring Valley2%
Dayton10%
Xenia8%
Spring Valley8%
Kettering6%
12 mi
median commute distance
30
jobs based in Spring Valley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 2004
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Spring Valley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring42–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–66°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Spring Valley for work
Where Spring Valley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
30jobs based in Spring Valley
2%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Spring Valley on the National Register of Historic Places.
More about Spring Valley
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