Dunkirk, OH

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Population
753
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
947 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$99,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$814/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,286
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Dunkirk is a quiet village in northern Hardin County, situated right at the intersection of US Route 68 and State Route 81. Built around a historic railroad crossing, the town grew up alongside the tracks and remains surrounded by open Ohio farmland. It offers a relaxed, rural pace of life while staying well connected to nearby amenities. Kenton is only about fifteen minutes south for daily errands and healthcare, while larger hubs like Findlay and Lima are an easy drive away for work and shopping.

Day-to-day living here revolves around a close-knit community and a proud agricultural backdrop. Local get-togethers and quiet residential streets give the village a familiar neighborhood feel, while movie fans might enjoy knowing that the rail junction through town was featured in the 1985 thriller Runaway Train. For anyone looking for an affordable place to put down roots with plenty of open space, Dunkirk provides a comfortable, down-to-earth home base.

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