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Wayne

A township of 1,064 people in Fayette County, Ohio
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Conserved land0.6%181 of 29,369 acres
Trails1.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0170 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Wayne

Township in Ohio, US
1,341Population
46.1 sq miArea
922 ftElevation

Wayne Township is one of the ten townships of Fayette County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,341.

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Most working residents leave Wayne for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Washington Court House (16%), Union (8%) and Columbus (4%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Washington Court House
16%
Union
8%
Columbus
4%
Greenfield
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wayne →

Health in Wayne

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

10worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Adena Fayette Medical CenterWashington Ch · 6.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Healthsource Washington Court HouseWashington Court House · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43160, 45123, 43145 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wayne →

Natural hazards in Wayne

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Wayne

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Wayne has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Schools in Wayne

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School Grade B+

The public schools Wayne’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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Nearest: Carnegie Public LibraryWashington Ch · 6.7 miles · 44 hrs a week
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