Elgin, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 46 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.0%
 
Males: 21  (47.2%)
Females: 25  (52.8%)
Median resident age:

43.7 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 45838, 45894.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,865 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
Elgin:

$81,865
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,188 (it was $12,022 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $108,675 (it was $54,200 in 2000)
Elgin:

$108,675
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $158,941; detached houses: $159,120
March 2022 cost of living index in Elgin: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.7%

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According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Elgin, Ohio as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elgin is 68 to 1.


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Ancestries: European (61.1%), German (16.7%), English (5.6%), Welsh (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 819 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 203 people per square mile   (very low).

Elgin, Ohio map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Elgin village:

1.2% ($663)
Ohio:

1.3% ($1,271)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (41.3 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (183.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Venedocia, OH (1.8 miles),
Mendon, OH (2.3 miles ),
Spencerville, OH (2.6 miles ),
Ohio City, OH (2.8 miles ),
Middle Point, OH (2.8 miles ),
Rockford, OH (3.1 miles ),
Delphos, OH (3.2 miles ),
Van Wert, OH (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.74 N, Longitude: 84.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 419

Distribution of median household income in Elgin, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elgin, OH in 2022

Elgin satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Ohio:

3.1%

Average climate in Elgin, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Elgin, Ohio average temperatures Elgin, Ohio average precipitation Elgin, Ohio humidity Elgin, Ohio wind speed Elgin, Ohio snowfall Elgin, Ohio sunshine Elgin, Ohio clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.1. This is worse than average.

City:

89.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.248. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.248
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.24. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.24
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Elgin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/18/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the Elgin village center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 5.4 miles away from the village center killed 4 people and injured 125 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elgin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 4% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.1 miles away from Elgin center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 177.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 241.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 218.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 182.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 241.0 miles away from Elgin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Van Wert County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Elgin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elgin:

  • LAURELS OF SHANE HILL (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ROCKFORD, OH)
  • VAN WERT COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)
  • FMC - VAN WERT DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)
  • VAN WERT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)
  • HOME HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS, LTD (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)
  • FOUNTAIN PARK HOME CARE, LLC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elgin:

  • University of Northwestern Ohio (about 18 miles; Lima, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,231)
  • James A Rhodes State College (about 24 miles; Lima, OH; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Ohio Northern University (about 34 miles; Ada, OH; FT enrollment: 2,474)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 41 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (about 43 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 10,126)
  • Edison State Community College (about 43 miles; Piqua, OH; FT enrollment: 2,049)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 44 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)

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Van Wert County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

77.3%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Elgin:

Marital status in Elgin, OH
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 72.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in Elgin:

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Elgin, OH (based on Van Wert County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,86428
Mainline Protestant4,85420
Catholic2,4101
Other41
None16,612-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Here:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Van Wert County:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

3.46 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Van Wert County:

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.9%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.5%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Van Wert County:

7.7%
State:

11.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$674
Totals for Government 0$0 8$674

Elgin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $5,000 ($108.70)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($108.70)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($86.96)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($43.48)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($21.74)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($21.74)

Elgin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($21.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($43.48)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($282.61)
    Other License: $4,000 ($86.96)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($21.74)

Elgin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $28,000 ($608.70)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elgin:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WONO (1380 AM; 5 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elgin:

  • WBCJ (88.1 FM; SPENCERVILLE, OH; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WIMT (102.1 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMLX (103.3 FM; ST. MARYS, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDOH (107.1 FM; DELPHOS, OH; Owner: VOGEL ROACH CORPORATION)
  • WKKI (94.3 FM; CELINA, OH; Owner: SONSHINE CORP.)
  • WCSM-FM (96.7 FM; CELINA, OH; Owner: HAYCO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZRX-FM (107.5 FM; FORT SHAWNEE, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFGF (93.1 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: FOREVER OF OHIO, LLC)
  • WGLE (90.7 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: PUBLIC B/C FOUNDATION OF NW OHIO)
  • WLWD (93.9 FM; COLUMBUS GROVE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBIE (91.5 FM; DELPHOS, OH; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WTGN (97.7 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: ASSOCIATED CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS)
  • WZOQ (92.1 FM; WAPAKONETA, OH; Owner: FOREVER OF OHIO, LLC)
  • WBYR (98.9 FM; VAN WERT, OH; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WZBD (92.7 FM; BERNE, IN; Owner: ADAMS COUNTY RADIO, INC)
  • WUZZ-FM (104.9 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: FOREVER BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WYSM (89.3 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: SIDE BY SIDE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elgin:

  • WLMO-LP (Channel 65; LIMA, OH; Owner: METRO VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WTLW (Channel 44; LIMA, OH; Owner: AMERICAN CHRISTIAN TELEVISION SERVICES, INC.)
  • WOHL-CA (Channel 25; LIMA, OH; Owner: TV-67, INC.)
  • W61CZ (Channel 61; LIMA, OH; Owner: YONEIDE S. DINZEY)
  • W55CH (Channel 55; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLIO (Channel 35; LIMA, OH; Owner: LIMA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WBGU-TV (Channel 27; BOWLING GREEN, OH; Owner: BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 28.6mTotal length
  • 2,953Total average daily traffic
  • 248Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,100Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Elgin, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Elgin, OH

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 18110 Sands Rd (Lat: 40.741167 Lon: -84.475833), Call Sign: WQVJ294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.537 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2015, Expiration Date: 03/02/2025, Certifier: Adam Duncan, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

  • Lat: 40.742500 Lon: -84.475278, Call Sign: WRCC957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.137 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 464.137 MHz, 469.137 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2018, Expiration Date: 08/29/2028, Certifier: Nathan A Hall, Registrant: Heitkamp Electric, 5 Eastmoor Court, New Bremen, OH 45869, Phone: (419) 629-2779, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Elgin, 18110 Sands Rd (Lat: 40.741750 Lon: -84.477250), Type: Silo, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 62 m, Call Sign: WRFL792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2020, Expiration Date: 03/25/2030, Certifier: Travis Schlater, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elgin, OH
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.6%Electricity
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elgin, OH
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Elgin compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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