Chardon, Ohio

About Chardon

Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Chardon is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,233.

Officially, Chardon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,192 residents per square mile.

📰 Chardon News Today

• Obituary information for Nathan J. Gunnoe Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center · Aug 13
• Linda Ann Mattern Obituary (2026) - Chagrin Falls, OH - Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Chardon neighborhood asked to stay indoors as police respond to ‘isolated incident’ Cleveland 19 News · Jul 24
• Former assistant Hambden fire chief indicted in alleged $1.6M theft; bond set at $50,000 after surrender WKYC · Aug 17
• Chardon Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Chardon Unique

• The only place in America named Chardon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,233.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Chardon

• Bass Lake Tavern — american
• El Patron Mexican Grill and Cantina — mexican
• Georgio's Pizza — pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Beans (café)
• Bob Evans — american
• Buckeye Chocolate Cafe (café)
• Chardon Tavern & Grill
• China House — chinese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chardon

• Big Creek Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Big Creek Spur · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Chardon Township Park reviews ★
• Girdled Road Reservation · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Hampden Park reviews ★
• Mountain Run Station reviews ★
• Whitlam Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Woodin Road Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Chardon

• Chardon Early Learning Center
• Chardon High School
• Chardon Middle School
• Munson Elementary School
• Park Elementary School
• Parkside Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Uh Regional Hospitals ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Chardon

🏘️ Nearby Communities