Van Buren SP spillway, 2015
Allen Township’s story
Allen Township in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 3 maps from 1903 on.
Explore the history →Allen TownshipHancock County, OH
A town of 2,750.
Population
2,750
2025 Census estimate · −2.2% since 2020
Median home value
$269K
Census ACS
Household income
$104K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
4,994
A job hub
TownGrade
A−
#251 of 987 in OH
Is Allen Township a good place to live?
Allen Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, 251st among Ohio's 987 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 86% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $104K. A typical home there costs about $269K, 3.7 years of the Findlay area’s $73K median household income. Allen Township’s average trip to work is 16 minutes, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Van Buren State Park, at 303 acres with 12 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes Allen Township stand out
Where Allen Township beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here4,994
Residents who work1,235
Work
4 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Van Buren Local schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Elementary School | K–5 | 468 |
| Van Buren Middle School | 6–8 | 237 |
| Van Buren High School | 9–12 | 347 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 4,890 people come to Allen Township for work
Where Allen Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,994jobs based in Allen Township
8%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Allen Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Allen Township is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.4 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →HealthWood County Hospital 17 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landBOpen →HistoryBOpen →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Allen Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Allen Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFindlay City PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet11 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Allen Township’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, Hancock County Board of ElectionsHancock County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2020
ZIP codes45840, 4588945840 58% · 45889 42%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 Allen Township.
Allen Township draws workers from Findlay and beyond and owes part of its health edge to its incomes.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in three of Allen Township’s working residents commute to Findlay
4,994 jobs are based in Allen Township, 4 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 16.4 minutes, against 23.4 across Ohio.
Most working residents leave Allen Township for work: only 8% work in town. Jobs based in Allen Township grew to 4,994 in 2023, 791 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Findlay (35%), Liberty Township (5%) and McComb (3%).
8%work in town
| Allen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Allen Township8%
Findlay35%
Liberty Township5%
McComb3%
Bowling Green3%
8 mi
median commute distance
4,994
jobs based in Allen Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 31% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
For schools, Allen Township earns an A
Its public schools are run by the Van Buren Local school district. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Van Buren High School, with 347 students.
86%of OH districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 468 | A |
| Van Buren High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 347 | B |
| Van Buren Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 237 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
#213for trails in OH
| Allen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
2.6%
conserved · 375 of 14,705 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Van Buren State Park | 12 mi | 303 |
| 2. Allen Township Sports Plex | 0.7 mi | 21 |
| 3. Hancock County Wetland | — | 141 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Allen Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Allen Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–63°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Ohio overall
People 65 and older are 11% of residents (18% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 45% of residents (38% statewide). 27% of Allen Township residents are under 18. Allen Township has lost 2.2% of its people since 2020, down to 2,750 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
36.6median age · OH 39.7
| Allen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 27% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 24% | 29% |
Allen TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school32%
Some college21%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.5 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Allen Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.5% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.6% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.3% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.4% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,800, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Allen Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Allen Township is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Against the 7,955 U.S. towns with household incomes like Allen Township’s, it is less healthy than 76%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Allen Township beats the Ohio average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 39% of adults have obesity in Allen Township.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Allen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Allen Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.3% |
Wood County Hospital
17 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
64th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 24 attractions →Toledo Museum of Art and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Allen Township. Close and well known come first.
37 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
34 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
29 mi LandmarkFort Meigs
37 mi MuseumImagination Station
37 mi MuseumNational Museum of the Great Lakes
16 mi MuseumWood County MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Imagination Station: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Museum of the Great Lakes: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wood County Museum: Nyttend, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Allen Township
18pages on Allen Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Allen Township
Winebrenner Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Findlay5.2 miThe University of FindlayUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Findlay5.2 mi$41,164 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Allen Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Allen Township
Township in Ohio, US
Allen Township is one of the seventeen townships of Hancock County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,754.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 794 ft
Allen Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Allen Township.
Henry Township next door grades lower for schools (B− to Allen Township’s A) and higher for cost of living (A− to B−).
FindlayCass TownshipLiberty TownshipPortage TownshipHenry TownshipAllen Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Township | #251 | A− | B− | — | A | B− |
| Findlay | #658 | C+ | B+ | C | B− | C+ |
| Cass Township | — | — | C | — | A | B− |
| Liberty Township | #229 | A− | B | — | A | C+ |
| Portage Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Henry Township | #541 | B | A− | — | B− | C |
Cass Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Allen Township, Cass Township, Liberty Township and Henry Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Portage Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Allen Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Allen Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Allen Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Allen Township grades A− overall, better than 77% of U.S. towns and #251 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health and A for schools.
Is Allen Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.