Post office, 2009
Waynesfield’s story
178 years in pictures
Census counts: 306 in 1880, 749 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1913 on.
- 1848Waynesfield is settled
WaynesfieldOH
Trash & recyclingPhoto: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
739
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Typical home
$205K
+6% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
32.1
years
Jobs based here
162
A commuter town
Is Waynesfield a good place to live?
11% of residents are 65 or older in Waynesfield, against 20% in Ohio’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Waynesfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Waynesfield stand out
Where Waynesfield beats most towns.
Small town
739 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Waynesfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waynesfield, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of WaynesfieldEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterWaynesfield Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpWaynesfield Recycling CenterDrop-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, Auglaize County Board of ElectionsAuglaize County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4589645896 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 Waynesfield.
Work & commute
Most of Waynesfield’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.5 jobs for each of them
3% of Waynesfield working residents work locally. The town had 162 jobs in 2023, down 36 from 2013. The top destinations are Lima (12%), Wapakoneta (9%) and Jackson Center (4%). Its typical household income comes in at $65,000.
3%work in town
| Waynesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Waynesfield3%
Lima12%
Wapakoneta9%
Jackson Center4%
Sidney3%
15 mi
median commute distance
162
jobs based in Waynesfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Waynesfield faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected losses in Waynesfield break down as 56% from inland flooding and 13% from tornadoes. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 69% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Waynesfield households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Waynesfield’s year
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 19°, with about 19 inches of snow a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–63°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Waynesfield’s typical home value is about $205K
Home values are up 6% over the year to September 2026. Among households in Waynesfield, 86% own their home. The town’s going rate for rent comes in at $895 a month.
$205KZillow home value
| Waynesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $895 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Waynesfield$205K
Ohio$246K
+6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Waynesfield is
For adults in Waynesfield, the share who report frequent physical distress is 13%. Nearly a fifth of adults in Waynesfield report frequent mental distress; 34% have high blood pressure.
| Waynesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
6 better26 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Waynesfield | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.5% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.4% | 8.3% |
Lima Memorial Health System
11 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 31 attractions →Campbell Hill and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Waynesfield. Close and well known come first.
21 mi MountainCampbell Hill
28 mi State parkGrand Lake St. Marys State Park
11 mi MuseumArmstrong Air and Space Museum
29 mi MuseumShrine of the Holy Relics
24 mi MuseumZane Shawnee Caverns
12 mi MuseumAllen County MuseumSources: 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 · Shrine of the Holy Relics: Rfgagel, Public domain · Zane Shawnee Caverns: Darkbluejacket, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Allen County Museum: WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Waynesfield
16pages on Waynesfield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Waynesfield
Ohio State University-Lima CampusUniversity or college · Public · Lima9.8 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionJames A. Rhodes State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lima9.8 mi$4,560 in-state tuitionOhio Northern UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ada13.7 mi$39,800 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Waynesfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Waynesfield for work
Where Waynesfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
162jobs based in Waynesfield
3%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Waynesfield
Village in Ohio, United States
Waynesfield is a village in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States. The population was 749 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Wapakoneta, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1848
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,063 ft
- ZIP code
- 45896
Questions about Waynesfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waynesfield, OH a good place to live?
Waynesfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.