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Pemberville’s story
160 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1866Pemberville is settled
PembervilleOH
A town of 1,334, settled in 1866. 23% more nonprofits per person than the typical Ohio town.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,334
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$249K
+2.5% in a year
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
264
A commuter town
Is Pemberville a good place to live?
Pemberville’s best subject grades are an A for schools and civic life and an A− for incomes; its weakest is a C for walkability. Only 149 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score lower on hazard risk. 27% of residents are under 18 in Pemberville, above both the Ohio town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). The biggest park or preserve is William Henry Harrison Park, at 57 acres. Pemberville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Pemberville stand out
Where Pemberville beats most towns.
Small town
1,334 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Pemberville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Pemberville is from typical.
SchoolsBeat 85% of Ohio districts on tests and graduationAOpen →Jobs & income$88K median household income; 264 jobs based hereA−Open →HealthWood County Hospital 11 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.7 of 20; 5.4% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landA−Open →HistoryBOpen →Civic life4.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
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 Pemberville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pemberville, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of PembervilleEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterPemberville Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pemberville’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, Wood County Board of ElectionsWood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP code4345043450 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 Pemberville.
HealthA−
Pemberville is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Pemberville beats the Ohio average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 15% of Pemberville adults report frequent mental distress, against 18% in Ohio’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. 12% of adults smoke cigarettes in Pemberville.
76%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Pemberville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
16 better15 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Pemberville | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.1% | 14.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Wood County Hospital
11 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Pemberville has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Pemberville for work: only 4% work in town. 5.4% of Pemberville residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Bowling Green (17%), Toledo (12%) and Perrysburg Township (5%).
4%work in town
| Pemberville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Pemberville4%
Bowling Green17%
Toledo12%
Perrysburg Township5%
Perrysburg5%
15 mi
median commute distance
264
jobs based in Pemberville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 27% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Pemberville has four seasons and pleasant summers
Pemberville has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 20° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–63°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Pemberville faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 35 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Pemberville.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
35
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More children than Ohio overall
The median age in Pemberville is 36 years. 27% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
36median age · OH 39.7
| Pemberville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 20% | 18% |
PembervilleOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school27%
Some college28%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.6 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Pemberville | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.5% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.8% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 28.2% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.6% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 1.9% of Pemberville
0.7 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Pemberville’s trail density is 0.6 miles per square mile.
1.9%conserved
| Pemberville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
1.9%
conserved · 14 of 760 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. William Henry Harrison Park | 0.6 mi | 57 |
| 2. Memorial Park | 0.1 mi | 8 |
| 3. Portage River Trail | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Pemberville are worth about $249K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Pemberville home is worth about $249,000, up 2.5% in a year, close to the Ohio typical home.
$249KZillow home value
| Pemberville | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 70% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,134 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pemberville$249K
Ohio$246K
+2.5%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 24 attractions →Toledo Museum of Art and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pemberville. Close and well known come first.
18 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
16 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
14 mi LandmarkFort Meigs
37 mi National MemorialPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial124K visitors a year
37 mi CaveCrystal Cave
35 mi National park siteRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park134K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Meigs: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain · Crystal Cave: Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · River Raisin National Battlefield Park: Notorious4life (talk), Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pemberville
18pages on Pemberville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Pemberville
Bowling Green State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bowling Green9.7 mi$14,460 in-state tuitionOwens Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Perrysburg13 mi$5,870 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Pemberville residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Pemberville for work
Where Pemberville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
264jobs based in Pemberville
4%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pemberville
Village in Ohio, United States
Pemberville is a village located on the banks of the Portage River in Wood County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,326 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 650 ft
- ZIP code
- 43450
Questions about Pemberville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pemberville, OH a good place to live?
23% more nonprofits per person than the typical Ohio town.
Is Pemberville, OH expensive?
That is 3.8 years of the area's median household income ($65,486 across the Toledo, OH metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.