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Hopewell TownshipSeneca County, OH
Public schools that outperform most of Ohio. 2,733 people call this town in Ohio home.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Photo by and ©2008 Dustin M. Ramsey (Kralizec!) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Population
2,733
2025 Census estimate · +1.7% since 2020
Median home value
$205K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
36.7
years
Jobs based here
1,251
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#190 of 987 in OH
Is Hopewell Township a good place to live?
Schools are its strong suit (A): its schools rank ahead of 88% of Ohio towns. Cost of living is a strength too (A−): a typical home costs about $205K, 3.1 years of the Tiffin area’s $66K median household income. The overall grade lands at A−, 190th of 987 in Ohio. On that grade it does better than 83% of U.S. towns. Hopewell Township’s average commute is 16 minutes, against 24 minutes in Ohio’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 27% of residents are under 18 here, above both the Ohio town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Its remaining grades are unremarkable: C+ for health, B for incomes, B− for walkability and B for hazard risk.
Figures: schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · health, CDC PLACES · FEMA National Risk Index.
What makes Hopewell Township stand out
Where Hopewell Township beats most towns.
How Hopewell Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Hopewell Township is from typical.
SchoolsGraded on exam and test resultsAOpen →Cost of livingHomes are easier to afford than in most townsA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 34% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →HealthMercy Health - Tiffin Hospital 2.2 miles awayC+Open →Jobs & incomeAbout average among the towns comparedBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 4.6% of households have no car; 3.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleB−Open →Civic life2.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+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 Hopewell Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hopewell Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAqua Ohio - TiffinNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hopewell Township’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, Seneca County Board of ElectionsSeneca County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP codes44883, 44809, 4483044883 87% · 44809 11% · 44830 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 Hopewell Township.
Hopewell Township pairs an A for schools with modest home prices, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and trades workers with Tiffin and other neighbors.
SchoolsA
Hopewell Township’s grade for schools is an A
That grade comes with an A− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $205K.
The largest public high school is Hopewell-Loudon Local High School, with 366 students. Its two schools are below. The 2 public schools in Hopewell Township teach 763 students between them.
88%of OH districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell-Loudon Local Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 397 | A− |
| Hopewell-Loudon Local High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 366 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Climate
The climate in Hopewell Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 30 inches of snow, with January nights at 20° and July afternoons at 84°.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–63°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
The biggest natural risk in Hopewell Township is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Hopewell Township, 62% come from inland flooding and 12% from tornadoes. Compared with 66% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower. Paid flood insurance claims here since 1990: 17.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
17
paid flood claims since 1990
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Hopewell Township stands out in Ohio and nationally, with the average trip to work shorter than most
Hopewell Township has about as many jobs (1,251) as working residents, but only 31 people both live and work here. The average commute takes 15.7 minutes, against 23.4 across Ohio.
For half of commuters, work is under 17 miles away. Hopewell Township had 1,251 jobs in 2023, up 462 from 2013. Most people who work leave Hopewell Township to do it: just 3% work in town. Its typical household income is $61,000.
3%work in town
| Hopewell Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hopewell Township3%
Tiffin28%
Findlay7%
Fostoria4%
Fremont3%
17 mi
median commute distance
1,251
jobs based in Hopewell Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 49% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC+
Conservation land takes up 1.8% of Hopewell Township
Hopewell Township’s density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile. In 3 parks and preserves, walkers have 2.6 miles of trail. The biggest park or preserve is Meadowbrook Park, at 87 acres.
#585for trails in OH
| Hopewell Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
1.8%
conserved · 389 of 21,757 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paradiso Athletic Complex | 1.1 mi | 81 |
| 2. Meadowbrook Park | 0.2 mi | 87 |
| 3. Mercy Community Nature Preserve | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthC+
Health in Hopewell Township trails 56% of U.S. towns
Against the 9,289 U.S. towns with household incomes like Hopewell Township’s, it is healthier than 66%, so its C+ isn’t only a matter of income.
The share of adults in Hopewell Township who feel lonely: 35%. 18% of adults binge drink locally.
44%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Hopewell Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 28% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hopewell Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 8.3% |
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital
2.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
57th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hopewell Township
18pages on Hopewell Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Hopewell Township
Tiffin UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tiffin3.5 mi$34,790 tuitionHeidelberg UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Tiffin4.4 mi$33,650 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Hopewell Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Hopewell Township
Township in Ohio, US
Hopewell Township is one of the fifteen townships of Seneca County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,672 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
Hopewell Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Hopewell Township.
TiffinClinton TownshipLiberty TownshipLoudon TownshipSeneca TownshipHopewell Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township | #190 | A− | A− | — | A | C+ |
| Tiffin | #413 | B+ | B+ | B− | B | B− |
| Clinton Township | #298 | B+ | A− | — | B | B− |
| Liberty Township | — | — | A | — | A− | C+ |
| Loudon Township | — | — | A | — | A | C− |
| Seneca Township | — | — | A− | — | A | C |
Liberty Township, Loudon Township and Seneca Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Hopewell Township, Clinton Township, Liberty Township, Loudon Township and Seneca Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Hopewell Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Hopewell Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hopewell Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Hopewell Township grades A− overall, better than 83% of U.S. towns and #190 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C+ for health and A for schools.
Is Hopewell 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 A−.