Alger, Ohio, 2007
Alger’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 462 in 1900, 837 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1913 on.
- 1890Alger is settled
AlgerOH
A town of 827, settled in 1890.
Photo: Alvintrusty · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
827
2025 Census estimate · −1.8% since 2020
Typical home
$169K
+7.4% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
42
A commuter town
Is Alger a good place to live?
39% of residents live below the poverty line in Alger, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only one of the 994 Ohio towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Alger. Alger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
827 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Alger: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alger, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAlger Village PWS2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Alger’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Hardin County Board of ElectionsHardin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2022
ZIP code4581245812 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alger.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, the median household income in Alger is lower
The top destinations are Lima (9%), Kenton (6%) and Ada (5%). Since 2013, Alger has lost 63 jobs, to 42 in 2023. Alger: 0.9% of working residents work locally, where Ohio’s towns sit at 6.9% and U.S. towns at 8%. The median commute is under 24 miles.
1%work in town
| Alger | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Alger1%
Lima9%
Kenton6%
Ada5%
Columbus5%
24 mi
median commute distance
42
jobs based in Alger
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Alger is valued at about $169K
Values rose 7.4% in the 12 months to September 2026. 73% of households live in a home they own in Alger.
$169KZillow home value
Typical home value
Alger$169K
Ohio$246K
+7.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
The climate in Alger brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Alger is
Among adults in Alger, 28% have been diagnosed with depression. In Alger, 36% of adults get no exercise outside work, and 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Alger | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Alger | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.7% | 15.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.8% | 8% |
| More smokers | 21.9% | 15.4% |
Bluffton Hospital
12.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Alger, mostly inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 58% of Alger’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 10% to cold waves. Federal aid has come to Alger households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2007.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Alger
17pages on Alger
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Alger
Ohio Northern UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ada4 mi$39,800 tuitionOhio State University-Lima CampusUniversity or college · Public · Lima9.6 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionJames A. Rhodes State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lima9.7 mi$4,560 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Alger residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Alger for work
Where Alger’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
42jobs based in Alger
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Alger
Village in Ohio, United States
Alger ( AL-jər) is a village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 837 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 978 ft
- ZIP code
- 45812
Questions about Alger
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alger, OH a good place to live?
Alger has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.