Grafton, Ohio
Village · Population 5,804 · #242 in Ohio
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About Grafton
Set in the northern part of Ohio, Grafton is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,804.
Officially, Grafton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,177 residents per square mile.
📰 Grafton News Today
- 2 remain hospitalized after Grafton prison lightning strike WKYC · Aug 14
- 16 hospitalized after lightning strike at Ohio prison; all victims in stable condition FOX Weather · Aug 12
- Reports reveal new details about severity of injuries following prison lightning strike News 5 Cleveland WEWS · Aug 12
- Details emerge on lightning strike at Grafton prison where 2 men lost a pulse Cleveland.com · Aug 13
- 7 remain hospitalized after lightning strike at Grafton prison: I-Team FOX 8 News · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Grafton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Grafton — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern 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 5,804.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Grafton
- The Jailhouse Taverne
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Grafton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Grafton
- Little Middies PreSchool
- Midview East Intermediate School
- Midview High School
- Midview Middle School
- Midview North Elementary School
- Midview Virtual Programming
- Midview West Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)5,804
Rank in state#242 of 923
Land area4.93 sq mi
Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates41.2841, -82.0300