WardOH
A town of 1,219. Nearly 83.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Ward stand out
The 2 things Ward does most differently from other towns.
Ward has shrunk 38.8% since 2010
1,933 people in 2010; 1,219 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Ward’s report card
Now in Ward
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ward. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Ward is conserved land
33 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Ward beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
| What stands out | Ward | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.8% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 21.8% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 8% |
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Ward
Most working residents leave Ward for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Logan (20%), Lancaster (9%) and Columbus (9%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ward has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
1,219 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.