Alvordton post office 43501, 2015
Alvordton’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1894.
- 1881Alvordton is settled
AlvordtonOH
A town of 190, settled in 1881.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
190
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$181K
+8.8% in a year
Median age
49.4
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Settled
1881
145 years ago
Is Alvordton a good place to live?
30% of residents live below the poverty line in Alvordton, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 7 have a lower January low than Alvordton. Alvordton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
190 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alvordton.
Work & commute
Most of Alvordton’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
0%work in town
Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles. The top destinations are Pioneer (9%), Montpelier (9%) and Bryan (9%).
Where working residents work
In Alvordton0%
Pioneer9%
Montpelier9%
Bryan9%
West Unity4%
21 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Alvordton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Alvordton are worth about $181K, by Zillow’s estimate
$181KZillow home value
61% of Alvordton households are owner-occupiers. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 8.8% in value.
Typical home value
Alvordton$181K
Ohio$246K
+8.8%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Alvordton’s year
29″snow a winter
In July, afternoons reach 84°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: low risk in Alvordton, mostly inland flooding
34risk score of 100
On expected storm and flood damage, Alvordton sits below 66% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 52% come from inland flooding and 21% from tornadoes.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Alvordton is
For adults in Alvordton, the share who have high blood pressure is 39%. 36% of adults in Alvordton feel lonely; 14% have diabetes.
| Alvordton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Alvordton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 8% |
Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Alvordton
15pages on Alvordton
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Alvordton: who provides what
Alvordton is unincorporated, so Williams County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesWilliams CountyWilliams County provides services here
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, Williams County Board of ElectionsWilliams County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4350143501 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.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Alvordton for work
Where Alvordton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Alvordton
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Alvordton; the nearest are
Northwest State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Archbold16.3 mi$4,698 in-state tuitionUniversity of ToledoUniversity or college · Public · Toledo42.3 mi$12,744 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Alvordton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Alvordton
CDP in Ohio, United States
Alvordton is a census-designated place in central Mill Creek Township, Williams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 200 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft
- ZIP code
- 43501
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