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Settled in 1915, this town now has 939 residents.
22% of residents live below the poverty line in Geneva-on-the-Lake, above both Ohio’s towns (9.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 5 have a lower peak summer temperature than Geneva-on-the-Lake. 38% of the land in Geneva-on-the-Lake is conserved, where Ohio’s towns sit at 3.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Eagle Cliff Hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places. Geneva-on-the-Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
1,288 counted in 2010 and 916 in 2020; an estimated 939 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1903.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Geneva-on-the-Lake, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Walkers can cover 5.5 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Geneva State Park, at 290 acres with 1.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Geneva State Park | 1.2 mi | 290 |
| 2. Geneva Township Park | 0.3 mi | 10 |
| 3. Geneva on the Lake Kiwanis Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 92% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2006, has brought federal aid to Geneva-on-the-Lake households. Also worth knowing: this Ohio town has had one paid flood insurance claim since 1990.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In July, afternoons reach 80°; in January, nights fall to 22°, and about 90 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among households in Geneva-on-the-Lake, 67% are owner-occupiers. Home values are up 7.3% over the year to September 2026. The town’s typical rent is $829 a month.
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 67% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $829 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The top destinations are Geneva (10%), Ashtabula (10%) and Painesville (4%). Most working residents leave Geneva-on-the-Lake for work: only 9% work in town. Employers in Geneva-on-the-Lake added 205 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 335. For Geneva-on-the-Lake, the typical household income is $50,000.
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
16 crimes were reported in Geneva-on-the-Lake in 2025: 11 property and 5 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Geneva-on-the-Lake is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
In Geneva-on-the-Lake, 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. CDC measures, 32 in all: Geneva-on-the-Lake beats Ohio on 1 and trails on 14. 17% of adults in the town have diabetes; 44% have high blood pressure.
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Geneva-on-the-Lake | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Geneva-on-the-Lake
About 1 of every 100 Geneva-on-the-Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Village in Ohio, United States
Geneva-on-the-Lake is a village in Geneva Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States, along the southern shore of Lake Erie. A small resort town, the population was 916 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ashtabula micropolitan area, 46 miles (74 km) northeast of Cleveland.
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Geneva-on-the-Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.