Swanton is a village located in Fulton and Lucas counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 3,897 at the 2020 census. Total area is 8.90 km2 (3.44 sq mi).

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How Swanton ranks

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#9Most trails in OH #216Fastest growing in OH #240Most conserved land in OH All OH rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code43558

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Living in Swanton

Housing in Swanton

$263K▲ 3.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Swanton home is worth about $263,000, up 3.8% in a year, 6% above the Ohio typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Swanton

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Swanton's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Swanton 2.3

Ohio 3.2

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Swanton 8.6

Ohio 18

U.S. 19.5

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Work & commute in Swanton

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Most working residents leave Swanton for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Toledo (19%), Maumee (7%) and Springfield (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Toledo

19%

Maumee

Springfield

Sylvania

9%Work in townlive and work in Swanton 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,326Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Swanton

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 67% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

3better than OH·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityOH 14.1% · better 6.6%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better 9.8%More adults who have had cancerOH 8.7% · worse

Care nearby

Fulton County Health CenterWauseon · 13.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Holland Health CareHolland · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Swanton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Swanton →

Natural hazards in Swanton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

2Does Swanton flood?paid flood claims since 2008 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 7 declared for Fulton County

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Climate in Swanton

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Swanton has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter

59° / 39°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

63° / 43°Fall