Cannon fire in, 2011
Burton Township’s story
228 years in pictures
Census counts: 480 in 1880, 1,407 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1905 on.
- 1798Burton Township is settled
Burton TownshipOH
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Djembayz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
4,392
2025 Census estimate · +0.3% since 2020
Median home value
$245K
Census ACS
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
1,734
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#240 of 987 in OH
What should you know before moving to Burton Township?
Burton Township's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades A−, 240th of 987 graded towns in Ohio. 29% of its land is conserved. History is its standout character grade: an A, better than 93% of U.S. towns. 29% of the land in Burton Township is conserved, above both Ohio’s towns (3.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Burton Township is home to Kent State University at Geauga. Only 153 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on history.
What makes Burton Township stand out
Where Burton Township beats most towns.
Get outside
4 miles of trails in Burton Township
28.8% of the town is conserved land, across 10 parks and preserves.
1
Burton Wetlands1.4 mi of trails · 258 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Burton Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Burton Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 5% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →Jobs & income$82K median household income; 1,734 jobs based hereB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.4 of 20; 10.9% of households have no car; 3.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $245K, 3.5 years of the Cleveland metro’s $71K median household incomeBOpen →HealthUh Regional Hospitals 4.1 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trailsAOpen →HistoryAOpen →Civic life4.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 81° summer afternoons, 114″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 41.3–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Burton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Burton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Illuminating Company16.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBurton Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Burton 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 hereGeauga County Board of ElectionsGeauga County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes44021, 4406244021 90% · 44062 10%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 Burton Township.
Burton Township gets more snow than nearly all U.S. towns and trades workers with Cleveland and other neighbors.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Burton Township faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Burton Township.
5risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB+
Burton Township’s public schools outperform 71% of Ohio districts
Its public schools are run by the Berkshire Local school district. Two of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Berkshire High School, with 437 students.
71%of OH districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 517 | C+ |
| Berkshire High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 437 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers nearly a quarter of Burton Township
3.9 miles of trail in 10 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is LaDue State Wildlife Area, at 2,026 acres.
#496for trails in OH
28.8%
conserved · 4,466 of 15,505 acres
3.9 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burton Wetlands | 1.4 mi | 258 |
| 2. Blue Heron Preserve | 1.4 mi | 101 |
| 3. LaDue State Wildlife Area | 0.1 mi | 2,026 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Burton Township, a typical July afternoon runs cooler than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
The Chardon weather station, 9 miles away, records that 114 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, more than in 98% of U.S. towns.
At 81°F, Burton Township’s July high is below both the Ohio town median (84°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Burton Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
114″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring36–58°
Summer58–79°
Fall42–61°
Oct 18
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most working residents commute out of Burton Township
Burton Township has about as many jobs (1,734) as working residents, but only 164 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Burton Township for work: only 9% work in town. The average trip to work in Burton Township is 27 minutes. The top destinations are Cleveland (7%), Burton (5%) and Newbury Township (5%).
9%work in town
| Burton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 13% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.5% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Burton Township9%
Cleveland7%
Burton5%
Newbury Township5%
Munson Township4%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,734
jobs based in Burton Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 60% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Ohio’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Ohio average. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio. 21% of Burton Township residents are 65 or older.
41.3median age · OH 39.7
| Burton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 22% | 22% |
Burton TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school37%
Some college18%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.1 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Burton Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.3% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,400, single groups can be off by several points
HealthB−
Health in Burton Township trails 55% of U.S. towns
Burton Township beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of adults binge drink in Burton Township.
45%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Burton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Burton Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.3% |
Uh Regional Hospitals
4.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
59th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 69 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 54 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Burton Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
29 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
21 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
28 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
14 mi Theme parkSeaWorld OhioSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld Ohio: Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Burton Township
18pages on Burton Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Burton Township
Kent State University at GeaugaCommunity college · Public · Burton TownshipIn town$7,492 in-state tuitionHiram CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hiram10.5 mi$27,600 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Burton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
College town
Kent State University at Geauga calls Burton Township home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Burton Township
Village in Ohio, United States
Burton is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Burton is the location of Century Village, run by the Geauga Historical Society. The museum village is composed of 19th-century buildings moved there from other locations. Many special events are held there each year, as well as at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, also in Burton.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1798
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,316 ft
- ZIP code
- 44021
Burton Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Burton Township.
Claridon TownshipNewbury TownshipMiddlefieldMiddlefield TownshipTroy TownshipBurton Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Township | #240 | A− | B | — | B+ | B− |
| Claridon Township | #539 | B | C+ | — | A | B |
| Newbury Township | #59 | A | B− | — | A+ | B+ |
| Middlefield | #728 | C+ | B | — | B | C |
| Middlefield Township | #396 | B+ | A− | — | B | C− |
| Troy Township | #70 | A | B+ | — | B+ | B |
Burton Township, Claridon Township, Newbury Township, Middlefield, Middlefield Township and Troy Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Burton Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Burton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Burton Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Burton Township grades A− overall, better than 78% of U.S. towns and #240 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health and B+ for schools.
Is Burton 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.