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High east of Henry in Florida
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Is Florida a good place to live?

11% of residents are under 18 in Florida, below both Ohio’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (22%). Florida has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What makes Florida stand out

Where Florida beats most towns.

Small town

217 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Flat Rock Township School
Flat Rock Township School, 2015
Florida’s story

183 years in pictures

Census counts: 245 in 1880, a peak of 304 in 1990, 215 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1908 on.

  • 1843Florida is settled
Explore the history →
Getting set up

Moving to Florida: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Florida, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerTricounty Rural Elec CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterFlorida Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Florida’s trash rules yet
SchoolsNapoleon Area City 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, Henry County Board of ElectionsHenry County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2024
ZIP code4354543545 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 Florida.

Work & commute

Most of Florida’s workers leave town for work

For Florida, the typical journey to work is 20 minutes. 17% of Florida residents live below the poverty line, above both the Ohio town median (9.1%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Archbold (14%), Napoleon (13%) and Defiance (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

0%work in town
FloridaOhio townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line17%9.1%9.6%
Average trip to work20 minutes24 minutes25 minutes
Median household income$67,000$75,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Florida0%
Archbold14%
Napoleon13%
Defiance6%
Ridgeville Township4%
15 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Florida
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Natural hazards

Natural hazards: high risk in Florida, mostly inland flooding

The FEMA hazard score in Florida is 69 of 100. Expected losses in Florida break down as 69% from inland flooding and 11% from tornadoes.

69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
69High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoes

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Florida’s year

Expect July afternoons of 85° and January nights of 19°, with about 24 inches of snow a winter.

24″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter21–36°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–63°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Florida is

In Florida, 14% of adults smoke cigarettes. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Florida is ahead of Ohio on 8 and behind on 1. 16% of adults in Florida report frequent mental distress; 9.3% worry about having enough food.

FloridaOhio townsU.S. towns
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)34%38%36%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)16%18%17%
Food insecurity (CDC PLACES)9.3%13%14%
Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES)81%80%79%
32 measures vs. Ohio
8 better23 too close to call1 worse
What stands outFloridaOH
Fewer adults facing food insecurity9.3%14.1%
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off5.5%8.3%
More adults who have had cancer10.7%8.7%
Mercy Health - Defiance Hospital
7.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health

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

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Florida

16pages on Florida
After high school

Colleges nearby

2 within 15 miles of the center of Florida

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Florida for work

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

14% → Archbold Archbold 14% 13% → Napoleon Napoleon 13% 6% → Defiance Defiance 6% 4% → Ridgeville Township Ridgeville Township 4% 2% → Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 2% 2% → Holiday City Holiday City 2% Florida · 0% stay
0jobs based in Florida
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Florida

Village in Ohio, United States

Florida is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. The population was 215 at the 2020 census.

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

Area
0.2 sq mi
Elevation
673 ft

Questions about Florida

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Florida, OH a good place to live?

Florida has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.