About Swanton
Swanton, OH is a small town located in northwestern Ohio, home to 3,885 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Swanton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,143 residents per square mile.
📰 Swanton News Today
- Alexander James Saxer Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Weigel Funeral Home | Swanton, OH · Aug 8
- ‘Don’t drink the water’: Swanton resident says mobile home park water is undrinkable, billing errors cost him nearly $400 WTVG · Aug 14
- Swanton police officer facing additional charges for domestic violence incident wtol.com · Aug 13
- George Sharp Obituary (2026) - Swanton, OH - The Blade Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Tragic Search Prompts Swanton Police to Acquire Off-Road Bikes DLA Disposition Services dla.mil · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Swanton Unique
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Swanton
- Mail Pouch Saloon
- Tano's Pizza — pizza
- Ko's Garden — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Swanton Caboose · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Swanton
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Oak Openings Preserve Metropark · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pilliod Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Swanton
- Swanton Elementary School
- Swanton High School
- Swanton Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)3,885
Rank in state#286 of 923
Land area3.4 sq mi
Density1,143/sq mi
Coordinates41.5849, -83.8852