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Napoleon, OH
City in Henry County, Ohio.
Population
8,802
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,416
ZIP codes
0
Napoleon and its ZIP codes
Napoleon at a glance
- Napoleon is about 4.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 201st among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $76,639, 7% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,600 (32% below Ohio) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Napoleon, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Napoleon, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,639
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,524), Irish Americans (838), Mexican Americans (396).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Napoleon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,970
10,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $7,705 per person
How people get to work
Napoleon, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.5%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Napoleon, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Napoleon, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Napoleon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FloridaVillage | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| MalintaVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Liberty CenterVillage | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| Ridgeville CornersCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| McClureVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HolgateVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.2 |
| PettisvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| WauseonCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| ArchboldVillage | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| HamlerVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| New BavariaVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Grand RapidsVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| DeltaVillage | 14 mi | 4 |
| BrunersburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| TedrowCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| NeapolisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Napoleon, OH in?
- Napoleon is in Henry County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Napoleon, OH?
- About 8,802 people live in Napoleon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Napoleon?
- Nearby places include Florida (6 mi), Malinta (7.1 mi), Liberty Center (7.2 mi), Ridgeville Corners (7.3 mi), McClure (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023