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Bradford, OH
Village in Darke County, Ohio.
Population
1,674
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,007
ZIP codes
0
Bradford and its ZIP codes
Bradford at a glance
- Bradford is about 6.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,139, 10% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,100 (37% below Ohio) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Bradford, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bradford, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,139
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (463), Irish Americans (261), Italian Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Darke County. PPP loans are for Bradford.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,344
18,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,915
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$326M
FY 2026, $6,276 per person
How people get to work
Bradford, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bradford, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradford, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Bradford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GettysburgVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| CovingtonVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.4 |
| VersaillesVillage | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| RussiaVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Pleasant HillVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| PiquaCity | 9.1 mi | 13.2 |
| LauraVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenvilleCity | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| PitsburgVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Ludlow FallsVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| PotsdamVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LockingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| ArcanumVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AnsoniaVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| West MiltonVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradford, OH in?
- Bradford is in Darke County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bradford, OH?
- About 1,674 people live in Bradford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradford?
- Nearby places include Gettysburg (3.6 mi), Covington (4.3 mi), Versailles (6.6 mi), Russia (7.1 mi), Pleasant Hill (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023