Uniopolis UMC, 2015
Uniopolis’s story
189 years in pictures
Census counts: 116 in 1880, a peak of 298 in 1960, 188 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1906 on.
- 1837Uniopolis is founded
UniopolisOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
166
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$94K
Census ACS
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
57.4
years
Jobs based here
74
Balanced
Is Uniopolis a good place to live?
Uniopolis’ age of the median resident is 57.4 years, above both Ohio’s towns (41.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 994 Ohio towns, just one has a higher home-ownership rate than Uniopolis. Uniopolis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Uniopolis stand out
Where Uniopolis beats most towns.
Small town
166 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Uniopolis: who provides what
Uniopolis is unincorporated, so Auglaize County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesAuglaize CountyAuglaize County provides services here
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, Auglaize County Board of ElectionsAuglaize County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4588845888 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 Uniopolis.
Natural hazards
Top of a low hazard risk in Uniopolis: inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Uniopolis than in 69% of U.S. communities. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2004.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Uniopolis has four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 19 inches of snow, with January nights at 19° and July afternoons at 84°.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–37°
Spring40–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall44–64°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Uniopolis has 0.9 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
For half of commuters, work is under 12 miles away. Uniopolis’ typical journey to work is put at 29 minutes. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs locally rose by 61, to 74. The top destinations are Lima (15%), Wapakoneta (10%) and Jackson Center (6%).
0%work in town
| Uniopolis | Typical Ohio town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Uniopolis0%
Lima15%
Wapakoneta10%
Jackson Center6%
Allen Township6%
12 mi
median commute distance
74
jobs based in Uniopolis
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Uniopolis is
The share of adults in Uniopolis who sleep under 7 hours is 38%. Against the Ohio average, Uniopolis comes out ahead on 6 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1.
| Uniopolis | Typical Ohio town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Uniopolis | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Lima Memorial Health System
9.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$111Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 31 attractions →Campbell Hill and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Uniopolis. Close and well known come first.
25 mi MountainCampbell Hill
22 mi State parkGrand Lake St. Marys State Park
5 mi MuseumArmstrong Air and Space Museum
39 mi MuseumFort Recovery
24 mi MuseumShrine of the Holy Relics
29 mi MuseumZane Shawnee CavernsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Campbell Hill: Analogue Kid (talk)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grand Lake St. Marys State Park: Bruin, CC BY 2.0 · Armstrong Air and Space Museum: Tysto, Public domain · Fort Recovery: Nyttend, Public domain · Shrine of the Holy Relics: Rfgagel, Public domain · Zane Shawnee Caverns: Darkbluejacket, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Uniopolis
15pages on Uniopolis
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Uniopolis
James A. Rhodes State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lima9.9 mi$4,560 in-state tuitionOhio State University-Lima CampusUniversity or college · Public · Lima10 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionUniversity of Northwestern OhioUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lima11.7 mi$13,875 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Uniopolis residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Uniopolis
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
Uniopolis is an unincorporated community and former village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area. The community is served by the Wapakoneta City School District.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 938 ft
- ZIP code
- 45888
Questions about Uniopolis
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Uniopolis, OH a good place to live?
Uniopolis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.