Lake Township, Logan County, Ohio, 2007
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Lake TownshipLogan County, OH
A town of 12,740.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
12,740
2025 Census estimate · −0% since 2020
Median home value
$184K
Census ACS
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
6,171
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#578 of 987 in OH
Is Lake Township a good place to live?
Lake Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $184K, 2.6 years of the Bellefontaine area’s $72K median household income. It grades B− overall, ranked 578th of 987 in Ohio. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 82% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, and the median household income is $57K, and 19% of residents live below the poverty line. On the plus side, natural-hazard risk is low. History is its standout character grade: an A+, better than 98% of U.S. towns. Only 22 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on history. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Lake Township, against 9.1% in Ohio’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Logan County Fairgrounds, at 35 acres with 1.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Lake Township stand out
Where Lake Township beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA+
0 historic places
A long history
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Lake Township6.7
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeA−
73% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
How Lake Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Lake Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 15% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →HealthMary Rutan Hospital 0.4 miles awayC−Open →Jobs & incomeC−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 9.8% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 3% conserved landB+Open →HistoryA+Open →Civic life6.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−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 Lake Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAES Ohio16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBellefontaine City PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lake Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsBellefontaine City School DistrictIndian Lake Local School District2 districts serve Lake 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, Logan County Board of ElectionsLogan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4331143311 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 Lake Township.
OutdoorsB+
Lake Township has set aside 2.8% of its land for conservation
6.1 miles of trail in 10 parks and preserves.
#251for trails in OH
| Lake Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
2.8%
conserved · 223 of 7,910 acres
6.1 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Logan County Fairgrounds | 1.5 mi | 35 |
| 2. Blue Jacket Park | 1 mi | 26 |
| 3. Rutan Park | 0.6 mi | 30 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Lake Township’s schools beat 72% of Ohio districts
Its public schools are run by the Bellefontaine City school district. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Bellefontaine High School, with 643 students.
72%of OH districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 616 | – |
| Bellefontaine High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 643 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
HealthC−
For health, Lake Township earns a C−
31% of Lake Township adults get no exercise outside work. Lake Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 40% of Lake Township adults have obesity.
18%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Lake Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Lake Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.6% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 8% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 59.1% | 62.9% |
Mary Rutan Hospital
0.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
25th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Lake Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 85% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lake Township.
15risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Lake Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Lake Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Lake Township’s July high is 83°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
About one in five working residents works right in Lake Township
Lake Township has about as many jobs (6,171) as working residents, but only 1,210 people both live and work here.
About one in 5 of Lake Township’s working residents works in town. The average trip to work in Lake Township is 19 minutes. Jobs based in Lake Township fell to 6,171 in 2023, 854 fewer than in 2013.
21%work in town
| Lake Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 21% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Lake Township21%
Bellefontaine26%
Allen Township7%
Perry Township7%
Marysville6%
15 mi
median commute distance
6,171
jobs based in Lake Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 51% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Nearby attractions
All 59 attractions →Campbell Hill and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lake Township. Close and well known come first.
2 mi MountainCampbell Hill
37 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
36 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
31 mi LandmarkMadonna of the Trail
37 mi Theme parkZoombezi Bay440K visitors a year
6 mi MuseumZane Shawnee CavernsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Campbell Hill: Analogue Kid (talk)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Madonna of the Trail: W. Guy Finley, Public domain · Zoombezi Bay: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Zane Shawnee Caverns: Darkbluejacket, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lake Township
18pages on Lake Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lake Township; the nearest are
Rosedale Bible CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Irwin25.7 mi$10,088 tuitionOhio State University-Lima CampusUniversity or college · Public · Lima28.9 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionTerra State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fremont74.5 mi$5,748 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Lake Township
Township in Ohio, US
Lake Township is one of the seventeen townships of Logan County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,774, making it the largest township in Logan County by population.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,260 ft
Lake Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Lake Township.
Jefferson TownshipHarrison TownshipLiberty TownshipMcArthur TownshipLake Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Township | #578 | B− | A− | — | B+ | C− |
| Jefferson Township | #171 | A− | A− | — | A− | C |
| Harrison Township | — | — | B+ | — | B+ | C− |
| Liberty Township | #244 | A− | A− | — | B+ | C |
| McArthur Township | — | — | B+ | — | A− | C− |
Harrison Township and McArthur Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Lake Township, Jefferson Township, Harrison Township, Liberty Township and McArthur Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Lake Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Lake Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Township, OH a good place to live?
Lake Township grades B− overall, better than 52% of U.S. towns and #578 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C− for health and B+ for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Lake 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−.