Clinton Twp Fulton OH, 2006
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Clinton TownshipFulton County, OH
A town of 9,470.
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Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
9,470
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Median home value
$167K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
39.9
years
Jobs based here
4,883
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#173 of 987 in OH
Is Clinton Township a good place to live?
Clinton Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $167K, 2.5 years of the Toledo metro’s $65K median household income. It grades A− overall, ranked 173rd of 987 in Ohio. On the plus side, its schools outperform 84% of the state's. 28% of working residents work locally in Clinton Township, where Ohio’s towns sit at 6.8% and U.S. towns at 8%. The biggest park or preserve is Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area, at 81 acres.
What makes Clinton Township stand out
Where Clinton Township beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA
0 historic places
A long history
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Wauseon Exempted Village schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Wauseon Primary School | PK–2 | 418 |
| Wauseon Elementary School | 3–5 | 391 |
| Pettisville Elementary School | K–6 | 259 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
How Clinton Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Clinton Township is from typical.
SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Jobs & income$69K median household income; 4,883 jobs based hereB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 3.7% of households have no car; 1.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →HealthFulton County Health Center 1.6 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors9 miles of trails; 1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryAOpen →Civic life1.2 library visits per resident; 7.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+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 Clinton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clinton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWauseon City PWS6 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpWauseon Recycling CenterIn townOpenStreetMap
SchoolsWauseon Exempted Village School DistrictPettisville Local School District2 districts serve Clinton Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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, Fulton County Board of ElectionsFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes43567, 4355343567 97% · 43553 3%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 Clinton Township.
Clinton Township pairs an A− for schools with modest home prices and trades workers with Wauseon and other neighbors.
SchoolsA−
For schools, Clinton Township earns an A−
Its A− for schools comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $167K.
Its public schools are run by the Wauseon Exempted Village school district. Three of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Wauseon High School, with 526 students.
84%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauseon Primary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 418 | – |
| Wauseon High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 526 | B |
| Pettisville Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 259 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Low risk in Clinton Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Clinton Township since 2006.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2006
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB−
Clinton Township has set aside 0.6% of its land for conservation
9.3 miles of trail in 12 parks and preserves.
#445for trails in OH
| Clinton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
0.6%
conserved · 147 of 26,487 acres
9.3 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Indian Hills Trails | 1.3 mi | 31 |
| 2. Homecoming Park | 1.1 mi | 34 |
| 3. Wauseon Reservoirs Fishing Area | 0.2 mi | 81 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Clinton Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Clinton Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 18° and about 27 inches of snow falls in a winter.
27″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–35°
Spring38–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About one in four working residents works right in Clinton Township
Clinton Township has about as many jobs (4,883) as working residents, but only 1,258 people both live and work here.
About one in 4 of Clinton Township’s working residents works in town. Clinton Township’s average trip to work is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Wauseon (27%), Archbold (9%) and Toledo (6%).
28%work in town
| Clinton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 4.6% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Clinton Township28%
Wauseon27%
Archbold9%
Toledo6%
Napoleon5%
11 mi
median commute distance
4,883
jobs based in Clinton Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Ohio overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (22% statewide). 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
39.9median age · OH 39.7
| Clinton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 24% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Clinton TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school41%
Some college23%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.9 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Median age: women 39.6, men 40.3.
| Clinton Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.5% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.7% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.1% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.7% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.3% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.5% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB−
Health in Clinton Township trails 51% of U.S. towns
Clinton Township beats the Ohio average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 25% of Clinton Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
49%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Clinton Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Clinton Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.3% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.3% |
Fulton County Health Center
1.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
61st
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clinton Township
18pages on Clinton Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Clinton Township
About 4 of every 100 Clinton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Clinton Township
Township in Ohio, US
Clinton Township is one of the twelve townships of Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 9,630 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 771 ft
Clinton Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Clinton Township.
Freedom TownshipDover TownshipGerman TownshipYork TownshipPike TownshipClinton Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township | #173 | A− | B+ | — | A− | B− |
| Freedom Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dover Township | — | — | B− | — | A− | B− |
| German Township | #172 | A− | B+ | — | A | C+ |
| York Township | #383 | B+ | B | — | A− | C+ |
| Pike Township | — | — | B | — | A− | C+ |
Dover Township and Pike Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Clinton Township, Dover Township, German Township, York Township and Pike Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Freedom Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Clinton Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Clinton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clinton Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Clinton Township grades A− overall, better than 84% of U.S. towns and #173 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health and A− for schools.
Is Clinton Township, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.