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Wayne

A township of 993 people in Knox County, Ohio
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About Wayne

Township in Ohio, US
993Population
25.2 sq miArea
1,086 ftElevation

Wayne Township is one of the twenty-two townships of Knox County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 993 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Wayne for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Vernon (27%), Columbus (10%) and Fredericktown (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Mount Vernon
27%
Columbus
10%
Fredericktown
4%
Newark
4%
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Health in Wayne

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Knox Community HospitalMount Vernon · 9.1 mi · ER
Mount Vernon Health CenterMount Vernon · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43019, 43050 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wayne →

Natural hazards in Wayne

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Low

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Wayne has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Fredericktown BranchFredericktown · 3.8 miles · 45 hrs a week
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