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Middlefield's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades C+, 728th of 987 graded towns in Ohio. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 70% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $310K, 4.4 years of the Cleveland metro’s $71K median household income. 12% of residents are under 18 in Middlefield, where Ohio’s towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 22%. Batavia House is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where Middlefield beats most towns.
Batavia HouseWhere Middlefield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Middlefield is from typical.
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Census counts: 640 in 1910, 2,748 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1973 and 4 maps from 1905 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middlefield, 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 Middlefield.
Middlefield draws workers from Middlefield Township and beyond and gets more snow than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has many renters stretched by housing costs.
3,037 jobs are based in Middlefield, 2.9 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Middlefield for work: only 15% work in town. The average trip to work in Middlefield is 19 minutes. Jobs based in Middlefield fell to 3,037 in 2023, 553 fewer than in 2013.
| Middlefield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Cardinal Local school district. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Cardinal Jr/Sr High School, with 331 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 396 | B |
| Cardinal Jr/Sr High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 331 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Middlefield’s FEMA risk score is 1 of 100. Since 1981, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Middlefield.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
| Middlefield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.4 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 24% | 29% |
57% women, 43% men
About 76 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.7 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Middlefield | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.9% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.9% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.3% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.7% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.8% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,800, single groups can be off by several points
42% of Middlefield adults have high blood pressure. Middlefield beats the Ohio average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 15% of Middlefield adults have diabetes.
| Middlefield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| What stands out | Middlefield | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 79.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
58% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 45.9% across Ohio.
Typical home values rose 8.1% in the year to September 2026. 63% of households own their home in Middlefield.
| Middlefield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $788 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The Chardon weather station, 11 miles away, records that 114 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, more than in 98% of U.S. towns.
Middlefield has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81° and January nights drop to 18°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
0.0 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mineral Lake Park | — | 16 |
| 2. LaDue State Wildlife Area | — | 7 |
| 3. Eagle Park | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Middlefield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
33 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
25 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
32 mi Stadium & arenaRocket Arena
17 mi Theme parkSeaWorld OhioRock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Rocket Arena: Cards84664, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld Ohio: Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Middlefield
About 3 of every 100 Middlefield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
3 notable people were born in Middlefield.
Village in Ohio, United States
Middlefield is a village in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,748 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Middlefield is known for being the center of the world's fourth largest Amish settlement, and its significant manufacturing base, which includes Gold Key Processing, Inc., Duncan Toys and KraftMaid. Because of its central location, home of the areas' public schools and prominent business and retail presence, Middlefield village is considered the hub community for Huntsburg, Parkman, and Middlefield Townships.
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2 towns share a border with Middlefield.
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield | #728 | C+ | B | — | B | C |
| Middlefield Township | #396 | B+ | A− | — | B | C− |
| Burton Township | #240 | A− | B | — | B+ | B− |
Middlefield, Middlefield Township and Burton Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Middlefield with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Middlefield grades C+ overall, better than 39% of U.S. towns and #728 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C for health and B for schools.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
3 notable people were born here, including Adele E. Thompson and Franklin L. Gilson.
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