Adams north of the railroad, 2015
Middle Point’s story
175 years in pictures
Census counts: 119 in 1870, 566 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1911 on.
- 1851Middle Point is laid out
Middle PointOH
A town of 570, laid out in 1851.
Population
570
2025 Census estimate · +0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$170K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
25
A commuter town
Is Middle Point a good place to live?
Middle Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Middle Point stand out
Where Middle Point beats most towns.
Small town
570 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Middle Point: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middle Point, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMiddle Point Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Middle Point’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, Van Wert County Board of ElectionsVan Wert County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2024
ZIP code4586345863 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 Middle Point.
Work & commute
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Middle Point work out of town
The top destinations are Van Wert (19%), Delphos (9%) and Lima (5%). In Middle Point, the mean commuting time is 21 minutes, below both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Also worth knowing: its typical household income comes in at $55,000. Half commute less than 16 miles.
0%work in town
| Middle Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Middle Point0%
Van Wert19%
Delphos9%
Lima5%
Fort Wayne4%
16 mi
median commute distance
25
jobs based in Middle Point
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Middle Point is valued at about $170K
In Middle Point, the typical rent is $710 a month, where Ohio’s towns sit at $944 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. Middle Point: 94% of households are owner-occupiers.
$170KZillow home value
| Middle Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 94% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $710 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Middle Point$170K
Ohio$246K
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Middle Point has four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 19° on a January night to 85° on a July afternoon, with about 17 inches of snow a winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Middle Point is
Among adults in Middle Point, 17% say their health is fair or poor. In Middle Point, 18% of adults binge drink.
| Middle Point | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Middle Point | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 14.1% |
Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center
18.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Middle Point faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
One declared disaster, in 2012, has brought federal aid to Middle Point households. Compared with 54% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 60% come from inland flooding and 14% from tornadoes.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 351 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Middle Point Ball Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Middle Point
17pages on Middle Point
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Middle Point; the nearest are
University of Northwestern OhioUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lima16.5 mi$13,875 tuitionWright State University-Lake CampusUniversity or college · Public · Celina21.7 mi$7,728 in-state tuitionNorthwest State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Archbold41.8 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Middle Point residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Middle Point for work
Where Middle Point’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
25jobs based in Middle Point
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Middle Point
Village in Ohio, United States
Middle Point is a village in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The population was 566 at the 2020 census. It is included within the Van Wert, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft
- ZIP code
- 45863
Questions about Middle Point
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Middle Point, OH a good place to live?
Middle Point has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.