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About Waynesfield

Village in Ohio, United States
1848Established
749Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,063 ftElevation

Waynesfield is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The population was 749 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code45896
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Housing in Waynesfield

$211K▲ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waynesfield home is worth about $211,000, up 5.9% in a year, 15% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Waynesfield for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lima (12%), Wapakoneta (9%) and Jackson Center (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Lima
12%
Wapakoneta
9%
Jackson Center
4%
Sidney
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waynesfield →

Health in Waynesfield

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6better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lima Memorial Health SystemLima · 11 mi · ER
Dr. Gene Wright Community Health CenterLima · 10 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waynesfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waynesfield →

Natural hazards in Waynesfield

31
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waynesfield →

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Waynesfield has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
60° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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White Memorial Library108 E. Wapakoneta St. · part of Auglaize County Public District Library
Fine-freeE-books26 hrs a week
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