Wayne County

MyTownView tracks 15 municipalities in Wayne County, Ohio. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

15Municipalities
55,054Residents
29Articles
13Meetings (30d)
$68,287Avg. Median Income
$172,473Avg. Home Value

Recent News

29
Apr 12Orrville Fire Department: Intense 5-alarm fire engulfs Wayne County lumberyard, multiple crews respondOrrvilleApr 12Orrville Fire Department: Intense 5-alarm fire engulfs Wayne County lumberyard, multiple crews respondWayneApr 10Ohio GOP primary sets stage for high‑stakes showdown for CongressCongressApr 8Two Dems vie for chance to take on Rep. Mike Carey for CongressCongressApr 7Four Republicans vie to unseat Landsman in CongressCongressApr 6Soraia: TBA: West Salem, OHWest SalemApr 2Prescription drug costs - why Congress must act now for Ohio familiesCongressApr 2National Weather Service confirms tornado touchdown in Apple CreekApple CreekApr 1PHOTOS: Firefighters respond after tree falls on home in WoosterWoosterMar 27Cardinal Compliance Consultants Selected to Lead Three SHRM-Accredited Seminars at Ohio Safety Congress 2026CongressMar 21Meteorite hunters close in on RittmanRittmanMar 20Ohio lawmakers trade blame as Congress struggles to fund airport screeners, end DHS shutdownCongressMar 9Two transported to hospital after SUV rolls over near West Salem TownshipWest SalemMar 7Living a dream: A dog-powered ride through Killbuck Marsh in ShreveShreveMar 7Video: Reporter Tawney Beans takes dog-powered ride in Shreve, OhioShreve

Meetings

13

Upcoming

Apr 15City CouncilDoylestownAgenda

Recent

Apr 14Plan CommissionDoylestownAgendaApr 13Park BoardDoylestownAgendaApr 9Finance CommitteeDoylestownAgendaApr 8City CouncilWoosterVideoApr 7City CouncilWoosterVideoApr 6Tree CommissionDoylestownAgendaApr 1City CouncilDoylestownAgendaMar 30Finance CommitteeDoylestownAgenda

Rankings in Wayne County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1CrestonWayne+7.4%
2RittmanWayne+0.2%
3DoylestownWayne-0.1%
4OrrvilleWayne-0.2%
5WoosterWayne-0.2%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1DaltonWayne0.6 total crimes per 1k
2DoylestownWayne3.0 total crimes per 1k
3OrrvilleWayne3.4 total crimes per 1k
4CrestonWayne5.4 total crimes per 1k
5WoosterWayne15.2 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1CrestonWayne1.45%
2DaltonWayne1.45%
3DoylestownWayne1.45%
4OrrvilleWayne1.45%
5RittmanWayne1.45%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1CrestonWayne70 / 100
2DaltonWayne70 / 100
3DoylestownWayne70 / 100
4OrrvilleWayne70 / 100
5RittmanWayne70 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Apple Creek

Pop. 963Income $71,250Homes $191,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Burbank

Pop. 334Income $63,125Homes $151,600
Village (President-Trustee)

Congress

Pop. 93Income $56,250Homes $90,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Creston

Pop. 2,413Income $68,500Homes $171,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Dalton

Pop. 1,636Income $68,571Homes $183,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Doylestown

Pop. 3,048Income $79,181Homes $268,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Fredericksburg

Pop. 452Income $75,909Homes $168,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Marshallville

Pop. 707Income $59,821Homes $172,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Mount Eaton

Pop. 135Income $81,875Homes $156,700
Village (President-Trustee)

Orrville

Pop. 8,343Income $72,569Homes $188,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Rittman

Pop. 6,044Income $60,154Homes $162,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Shreve

Pop. 1,552Income $66,220Homes $145,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Smithville

Pop. 1,330Income $71,944Homes $197,100
Village (President-Trustee)

West Salem

Pop. 1,033Income $62,042Homes $125,900
Village (President-Trustee)

Wooster

Pop. 26,971Income $66,898Homes $214,200
City (Mayor-Council)