Fulton Twp. Public School, 1909
Swanton’s story
199 years in pictures
Census counts: 335 in 1880, 3,897 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 3 maps from 1911 on.
- 1827Swanton is settled
SwantonOH
A town of 3,866, settled in 1827.
Photo: SalamanderEmergency · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,866
2025 Census estimate · −0.5% since 2020
Typical home
$260K
+3.8% in a year
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
40.9
years
Jobs based here
1,326
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#90 of 987 in OH
Is Swanton a good place to live?
Swanton gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $260K, 4 years of the Toledo metro’s $65K median household income. It grades A overall, 90th among Ohio's 987 graded towns. On the plus side, its public schools beat 83% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. Swanton’s trail density is 3.1 miles per square mile, above both Ohio’s towns (0.2) and U.S. towns (0.4). Only 147 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on the outdoors. The biggest park or preserve is Memorial Park, at 28 acres.
What makes Swanton stand out
Where Swanton beats most towns.
Get outside
11 miles of trails in Swanton
7.1% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
3
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark1 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Swanton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Swanton is from typical.
SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 5.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Jobs & income$68K median household income; 1,326 jobs based hereB+Open →HealthFulton County Health Center 13.2 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7% conserved landA−Open →History2 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 40.9; 18% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Swanton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Swanton, and how to reach them.
PowerThe Toledo Edison16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSwanton Village water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Swanton’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, Fulton County Board of ElectionsFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4355843558 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 Swanton.
OutdoorsA−
7.1% of Swanton is conserved land
In the comparison, Swanton comes above both the Ohio town median (3.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). 11 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
#9for trails in OH
7.1%
conserved · 155 of 2,193 acres
11 mi
of trails · 3.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Memorial Park | — | 28 |
| 2. Pilliod Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Swanton
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Swanton.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 2008
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Swanton has four seasons and pleasant summers
Swanton has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 19° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring39–59°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–63°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Swanton has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Swanton for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Toledo (19%), Maumee (7%) and Springfield Township (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
9%work in town
| Swanton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.1% | 6.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Swanton9%
Toledo19%
Maumee7%
Springfield Township4%
Sylvania Township4%
14 mi
median commute distance
1,326
jobs based in Swanton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 70% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Swanton
Swanton's reported crime rate is below Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 9 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
| Swanton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 8.6 per 1,000 residents | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 2.3 per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Swanton2.3
Ohio3.2
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Swanton8.6
Ohio18
U.S.19.5
9
violent crimes reported in 2023
33
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B+
For cost of living, Swanton earns a B+
The typical Swanton home is worth about $260,000, up 3.8% in a year, 6% above the Ohio typical home. Swanton’s median rent is $906 a month.
$260KZillow home value
| Swanton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $906 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Swanton$260K
Ohio$246K
+3.8%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB−
Swanton is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Against the 10,370 U.S. towns with household incomes like Swanton’s, it is healthier than 67%, so its B− isn’t only a matter of income.
Swanton beats the Ohio average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 26% of Swanton adults have been diagnosed with depression.
51%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Swanton | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 20% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Swanton | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.1% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.7% |
Fulton County Health Center
13.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
65th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 38 attractions →Toledo Museum of Art and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Swanton. Close and well known come first.
18 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
16 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo
12 mi LandmarkFort Meigs
35 mi National park siteRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park134K visitors a year
19 mi MuseumImagination Station
20 mi MuseumNational Museum of the Great LakesSources: 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 · River Raisin National Battlefield Park: Notorious4life (talk), Public domain · Imagination Station: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Museum of the Great Lakes: MrJacon000, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Swanton
20pages on Swanton
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 83% of OH districtsSafety2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthB−Better than OH on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB+$260K typical home · up 3.8% in a yearWork & commuteB+$68K median household income · 1,326 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Swanton
Professional Skills InstituteUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Maumee11 mi$15,884 tuitionLourdes UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Sylvania12.7 mi$29,500 tuitionUniversity of ToledoUniversity or college · Public · Toledo14.9 mi$12,744 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Swanton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Swanton
Village in Ohio, United States
Swanton is a village located in Fulton and Lucas counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 3,897 at the 2020 census. Total area is 8.90 km2 (3.44 sq mi).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 682 ft
- ZIP code
- 43558
Questions about Swanton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Swanton, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Swanton grades A overall, better than 92% of U.S. towns and #90 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B− for health and A− for schools.
Is Swanton, OH expensive?
Not for the 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+.
What is Swanton, OH known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Roy Beecher and Karl Koepfer.