Map of Stark County Ohio Highlighting Nimishillen Township, 2015
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Population
9,362
2025 Census estimate · −0.4% since 2020
Median home value
$215K
Census ACS
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
42.1
years
Jobs based here
2,102
A commuter town
TownGrade
A−
#212 of 987 in OH
Is Nimishillen Township a good place to live?
Nimishillen Township grades A− overall, 212th of 987 graded towns in Ohio, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $92K and its schools outperform 84% of the state's. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 60% of the country. A typical home there costs about $215K, 3.2 years of the Canton metro’s $68K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 81% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Molly Stark Park, at 32 acres. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Nimishillen Township, below both the Ohio town median (9.1%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
What makes Nimishillen Township stand out
Where Nimishillen Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Nimishillen Township for work
Where Nimishillen Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,102jobs based in Nimishillen Township
4%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Nimishillen Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Nimishillen Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 12% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.1 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 0.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthAlliance Community Hospital 8 miles awayC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landC−Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
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 Nimishillen Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nimishillen Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLouisville City PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNimishillen Township Recycling BinsDrop-offTown site
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, Stark County Board of ElectionsStark County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes44641, 44601, 4472144641 95% · 44601 3% · 44721 1%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 Nimishillen Township.
Nimishillen Township has little public open land, but it trails even towns with similar incomes on health.
SchoolsA−
Nimishillen Township’s grade for schools is an A−
Its public schools are run by the Louisville City school district. Nimishillen Township’s only public school teaches 364 students.
84%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Nimishillen Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–2 | Grades PK–2 | 364 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Top of a very low hazard risk in Nimishillen Township: inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Nimishillen Township than in 88% of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid out on 19 claims locally since 1979. 61% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 9%. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2003.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
19
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Nimishillen Township has 0.5 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The top destinations are Canton (18%), Jackson Township (9%) and Louisville (7%). Nimishillen Township had 2,102 jobs in 2023, up 371 from 2013. For Nimishillen Township, the mean commuting time is 28 minutes. The median commute is under 11 miles.
4%work in town
| Nimishillen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.5% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Nimishillen Township4%
Canton18%
Jackson Township9%
Louisville7%
Akron5%
11 mi
median commute distance
2,102
jobs based in Nimishillen Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 19% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Nimishillen Township
The range runs from 19° on a January night to 83° on a July afternoon, with about 32 inches of snow a winter.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring38–60°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Nimishillen Township’s grade for health is a C+
Against the 9,757 U.S. towns with household incomes like Nimishillen Township’s, it is less healthy than 78%, so it trails even them.
Just over a tenth of Nimishillen Township adults worry about having enough food. Against the Ohio average, Nimishillen Township comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. Two figures for adults in the town: 39% have obesity, 25% have been diagnosed with depression.
40%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Nimishillen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Nimishillen Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.1% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.7% |
Alliance Community Hospital
8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
52nd
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in Nimishillen Township than in Ohio
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Four-year graduates: 27% of adults 25 and older here, 32% across Ohio. 24% of residents are under 18 in Nimishillen Township.
42.1median age · OH 39.7
| Nimishillen Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Nimishillen TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school37%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.9 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Nimishillen Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.8% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC−
0.6% of the land in Nimishillen Township is protected from building
Just 118 of its 19,898 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Nimishillen Township itself; its outdoors grade is C−.
Across 3 parks and preserves: 0.9 miles of trail. Parks and preserves in Nimishillen Township: 3, covering 36 acres.
0.6%conserved
0.6%
conserved · 118 of 19,898 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Molly Stark Park | 0.8 mi | 32 |
| 2. Nickleplate Trail (Creston Park) | — | 3 |
| 3. Mary C. Metzger Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 75 attractions →Pro Football Hall of Fame and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nimishillen Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw8 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
22 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
8 mi Stadium & arenaTom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium
9 mi LandmarkMcKinley National Memorial
35 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Ohio
28 mi TheatreBlossom Music CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium: Harrier233 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · McKinley National Memorial: CoolRockC, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SeaWorld Ohio: Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0 · Blossom Music Center: Slh1078, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Nimishillen Township
Walsh UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Canton6.6 mi$35,745 tuitionMalone UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton7.2 mi$37,160 tuitionStark State CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Canton10.2 mi$4,790 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Nimishillen Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
About Nimishillen Township
Township in Ohio, US
Nimishillen Township is one of the seventeen townships in Stark County, Ohio, United States. According to the 2020 census, the township had a population of 9,354.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 32 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,145 ft
Nimishillen Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Nimishillen Township.
CantonWashington TownshipOsnaburg TownshipPlain TownshipMarlboro TownshipNimishillen Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimishillen Township | #212 | A− | B | — | A− | C+ |
| Canton | #944 | D | A− | D− | C | D− |
| Washington Township | #248 | A− | A− | — | B+ | C− |
| Osnaburg Township | #226 | A− | A | — | B | C |
| Plain Township | #157 | A | B− | — | A− | B− |
| Marlboro Township | #490 | B | B | — | B+ | C |
Nimishillen Township, Washington Township, Osnaburg Township, Plain Township and Marlboro Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Nimishillen Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Nimishillen Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nimishillen Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Nimishillen Township grades A− overall, better than 80% of U.S. towns and #212 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C+ for health and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Nimishillen Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.