Brush Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio Office and Garage, 2016
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Brush Creek TownshipOH
The town, home to 382 people, lies in Ohio.
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Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
382
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$194K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
7
A commuter town
Is Brush Creek Township a good place to live?
Brush Creek Township’s mean commuting time is 34 minutes, above both the Ohio town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Brush Creek Township. 25% of the land in Brush Creek Township is conserved, above both the Ohio town median (3.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Brush Creek Wildlife Area, at 3,740 acres. Brush Creek Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
382 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Ross TownshipSaline TownshipWashington TownshipSpringfield TownshipBrush Creek Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Brush Creek Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brush Creek Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Brush Creek 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, Jefferson County Board of ElectionsJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes43930, 4394543930 66% · 43945 34%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 Brush Creek Township.
Work & commute
Brush Creek Township stands out in Ohio and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
For half of commuters, work is under 20 miles away. The top destinations are Weirton (9%), East Liverpool (6%) and Steubenville (6%). The median household income in Brush Creek Township is $69,000.
1%work in town
| Brush Creek Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Brush Creek Township1%
Weirton9%
East Liverpool6%
Steubenville6%
Toronto4%
20 mi
median commute distance
7
jobs based in Brush Creek Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 24.8% of Brush Creek Township
Trails run 1.6 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Brush Creek Township’s concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
24.8%conserved
24.8%
conserved · 3,741 of 15,060 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brush Creek Wildlife Area | 0.2 mi | 3,740 |
| 2. Yellow Creek State Forest | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Brush Creek Township
The peak summer temperature for Brush Creek Township comes to 83°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 28
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 Brush Creek Township is
In Brush Creek Township, 23% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Two figures for adults in the town: 20% smoke cigarettes, 17% report frequent physical distress.
| Brush Creek Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better20 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Brush Creek Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20% | 15.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 7.1% |
East Liverpool City Hospital
12.2 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
Brush Creek Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Brush Creek Township than in 59% of U.S. communities. Paid flood insurance claims in the town since 1979: 18. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 88% come from inland flooding.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
18
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 83 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Brush Creek Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
25 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
36 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
35 mi LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
14 mi AttractionChester teapot
35 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chester teapot: Navy2004, CC BY-SA 3.0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Brush Creek Township
Kent State University at East LiverpoolCommunity college · Public · East Liverpool12.5 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionEastern Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Steubenville14.9 mi
About 2 of every 100 Brush Creek Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Brush Creek Township for work
Where Brush Creek Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7jobs based in Brush Creek Township
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Brush Creek Township
Township in Ohio, US
Brush Creek Township is one of the fourteen townships of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 384 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,266 ft
Questions about Brush Creek Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Brush Creek Township, OH a good place to live?
Brush Creek Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.