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Spencer, OH
Village in Medina County, Ohio.
Population
628
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
637
ZIP codes
0
Spencer and its ZIP codes
Spencer at a glance
- Spencer is about 2.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,542, 3% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,300 (23% below Ohio) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Spencer, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spencer, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,542
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$165,300
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (248), Irish Americans (153), Polish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Medina County. PPP loans are for Spencer.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,308
63,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,709
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,433 per person
How people get to work
Spencer, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spencer, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
221
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spencer, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Spencer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WellingtonVillage | 6.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Pheasant RunCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| LodiVillage | 7.3 mi | 2.3 |
| SullivanCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Cinnamon LakeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| West SalemVillage | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| LaGrangeVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| RochesterVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| BurbankVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Westfield CenterVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Chippewa LakeVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PolkVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Gloria Glens ParkVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CongressVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GraftonVillage | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Valley CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spencer, OH in?
- Spencer is in Medina County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Spencer, OH?
- About 628 people live in Spencer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spencer?
- Nearby places include Wellington (6.5 mi), Pheasant Run (7.3 mi), Lodi (7.3 mi), Sullivan (7.5 mi), Cinnamon Lake (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023