A town of 3,131. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.
The thing West does most differently from other towns.
Where West’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in West. Another town gets a different order.
West beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | West | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 8% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7.1% |
Most working residents leave West for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Minerva (11%), Salem (10%) and Alliance (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
West has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zepernick Lake Wildlife Area | — | 339 |
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Township in Ohio, US
West Township is one of the eighteen townships of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census reported 3,173 people living in the township.
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5 towns share a border with West.