Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 792, settled in 1883.
Rochester Township’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, against 24 minutes in Ohio’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Rochester Township. 16% of the land in Rochester Township is conserved, against 3.7% in Ohio’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Henry Bradford Farm is on the National Register of Historic Places. Rochester Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 237 in 1880, 159 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1908 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rochester Township, 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 Rochester Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Rochester Township for work: only 0% work in town. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Rochester Township. The top destinations are Wellington (11%), Cleveland (10%) and Elyria (5%).
| Rochester Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
2.9 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest place to walk is Charlemont Reservation, 352 acres with 2.9 miles of trail.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Charlemont Reservation | 2.9 mi | 352 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Rochester Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 19° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
| Rochester Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 24% | 29% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.8 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 75% are men (OH 41%).
| Rochester Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.8% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.7% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.6% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.5% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Rochester Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 14% of Rochester Township adults have diabetes.
| Rochester Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 28% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Rochester Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Rochester Township
About 2 of every 100 Rochester Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Rochester Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio
Rochester is a village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, along the West Branch of the Black River. The population was 159 at the 2020 census. The village derives its name from Rochester, New York, the native home of a land agent.
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Rochester Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.