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Crystal RockOH

A town in Ohio, home to 104 people.

Is Crystal Rock a good place to live?

84% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Crystal Rock, above both the Ohio town median (24%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Among 994 Ohio towns, just one has a higher share of households owning their home than Crystal Rock. Crystal Rock has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

104 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 Crystal Rock.

Work & commute

The median household income in Crystal Rock is higher than in most of Ohio or the rest of the country

0%work in town

Since 2014, Crystal Rock has lost 35 jobs, to 9 in 2024. The top destinations are Sandusky (15%), Margaretta Township (13%) and Perkins Township (12%).

Where working residents work

In Crystal Rock0%
Sandusky15%
Margaretta Township13%
Perkins Township12%
Castalia4%
9 mi
median commute distance
9
jobs based in Crystal Rock
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2024 · ACS

Natural hazards

Natural hazards: low risk in Crystal Rock, mostly inland flooding

26risk score of 100

Expected losses in Crystal Rock break down as 61% from inland flooding and 17% from tornadoes. Compared with 74% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower.

FEMA risk score
26Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Crystal Rock’s year

33″snow a winter

For Crystal Rock, the peak summer temperature is 82°F.

Typical low → high °F

Winter24–36°
Spring41–57°
Summer64–80°
Fall47–62°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Crystal Rock stands out in Ohio and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

The share of adults in Crystal Rock who have been diagnosed with depression is 23%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Crystal Rock is ahead of Ohio on 5 and behind on 8. 17% of adults locally have diabetes; 83% had a checkup this year.

Crystal RockTypical Ohio townTypical U.S. town
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)46%38%35%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)17%13%12%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)83%80%79%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)15%17%16%
32 measures vs. Ohio
5 better19 too close to call8 worse
What stands outCrystal RockOH
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off6.6%8.3%
More adults screened for colon cancer70.6%65.2%
More adults with heart disease10%7.1%
Magruder Hospital
6.2 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Crystal Rock

14pages on Crystal Rock
Nearby attractions

Cedar Point and 11 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Crystal Rock. Close and well known come first.

All 41 attractions →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Crystal Cave: Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0

Getting set up

Moving to Crystal Rock: who provides what

Crystal Rock is unincorporated, so Erie County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesErie CountyErie County provides services here
SchoolsMargaretta Local School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
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.gov
Who runs elections hereDirector, Erie County Board of ElectionsErie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4487044870 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 Crystal Rock for work

Where Crystal Rock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

15% → Sandusky Sandusky 15% 13% → Margaretta Township Margaretta Township 13% 12% → Perkins Township Perkins Township 12% 4% → Castalia Castalia 4% 4% → Whites Landing Whites Landing 4% 3% → Huron Huron 3% Crystal Rock · 0% stay
9jobs based in Crystal Rock
0%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2024

After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Crystal Rock

About Crystal Rock

Census-designated place in Ohio, United States

Crystal Rock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Erie County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 138. It is located within Margaretta Township.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.1 sq mi
Elevation
581 ft

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