In the Grove, 1905
Chippewa Lake’s story
106 years in pictures
Census counts: 22 in 1930, 654 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 1905 and 4 maps from 1904 on.
- 1920Chippewa Lake is incorporated
Chippewa LakeOH
A town of 671, incorporated in 1920.
Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
671
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$215K
+3.7% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
55.3
years
Jobs based here
68
A commuter town
Is Chippewa Lake a good place to live?
18% of the land in Chippewa Lake 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 Buckeye Woods County Park, at 20 acres. Chippewa Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
671 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 Chippewa Lake: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chippewa Lake, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMedina Co/Southern Water Dist PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Chippewa Lake’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, Medina County Board of ElectionsMedina County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4421544215 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 Chippewa Lake.
Natural hazards
Chippewa Lake has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Compared with 83% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Chippewa Lake is lower. 62% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 17%. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2004.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More of Chippewa Lake’s residents are 65 or older than in the typical Ohio or U.S. town
The midpoint age for Chippewa Lake comes to 55.3 years, against 41.7 years in Ohio’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. In Chippewa Lake, just over one in ten residents are under 18. Population is up 2.3% locally since 2020, to 671 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Ohio has 32% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 27%.
55.3median age · OH 39.7
| Chippewa Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 55.3 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 32% | 20% | 18% |
Chippewa LakeOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school39%
Some college21%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.3 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Chippewa Lake | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.5% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.5% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.1% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.9% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Chippewa Lake than in most of Ohio or the rest of the country
The top destinations are Medina (12%), Cleveland (11%) and Akron (6%). Employers in Chippewa Lake added 44 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 68. The town’s typical journey to work stands at 27 minutes. Half commute less than 20 miles.
1%work in town
| Chippewa Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Chippewa Lake1%
Medina12%
Cleveland11%
Akron6%
Wadsworth3%
20 mi
median commute distance
68
jobs based in Chippewa Lake
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
17.7%conserved
17.7%
conserved · 29 of 161 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Buckeye Woods County Park | — | 20 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Chippewa Lake’s year
The midsummer high in Chippewa Lake is 83°F.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring38–59°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–62°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A home in Chippewa Lake is worth about $215K, on Zillow’s estimate
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3.7% in value. For households in Chippewa Lake, the share who live in a home they own is 81%. The typical rent for Chippewa Lake comes to $1,038 a month.
$215KZillow home value
| Chippewa Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,038 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Chippewa Lake$215K
Ohio$246K
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Chippewa Lake is
Among adults in Chippewa Lake, 11% worry about having enough food. The town beats the Ohio average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. In Chippewa Lake, 14% of adults have diabetes, and 81% had a checkup this year.
| Chippewa Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
7 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Chippewa Lake | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.3% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Medina Hospital
5.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 76 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 64 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Chippewa Lake. Close and well known come first.
Big draw32 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw32 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
17 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
32 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
37 mi MuseumOhio State ReformatorySources: 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 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Chippewa Lake
17pages on Chippewa Lake
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chippewa Lake; the nearest are
University of Akron Wayne CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Orrville15.8 mi$7,723 in-state tuitionOhio State University Agricultural Technical InstituteCommunity college · Public · Wooster20.7 mi$9,584 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Chippewa Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Chippewa Lake for work
Where Chippewa Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
68jobs based in Chippewa Lake
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Chippewa Lake
Village in Ohio, United States
Chippewa Lake (formerly Chippewa-on-the-Lake) is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. It is located on Chippewa Lake, a natural inland lake in Ohio. The village was incorporated in 1920. The population was 654 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 44215
Questions about Chippewa Lake
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chippewa Lake, OH a good place to live?
Chippewa Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.