Findlay, OH GIS Map
Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio, with a population of about 41,428. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Hancock County
- Population
- 41,428
- Elevation
- 776 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.0442, -83.6499
- ZIP codes (2)
- 45839, 45840
- Land area
- 19.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Findlay, OH
Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The second-largest city in Northwest Ohio, Findlay lies about 40 miles (64 km) south of Toledo. The population was 40,313 at the 2020 census. The principal city of the Findlay micropolitan area, it is home to the University of Findlay and the headquarters of Marathon Petroleum.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Findlay
GIS Data for Findlay, OH
The Findlay map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Findlay without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Findlay Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
40,287
Households
17,986
Median household income
$61,423
Median age
38 years
Median home value
$191,000
Median gross rent
$975/mo
Owner-occupied homes
59.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
Below poverty level
12.3%
Land area
19.7 sq mi
Population density
2,049 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Findlay
Findlay Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
41,202
April 2020 (estimates base)
40,297
July 2024 estimate
40,343
Change 2010-2020
-2.2%
Change 2020-2024
+0.1%
Photos of Findlay
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Findlay
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Findlay.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Plaza | 15033-15085 Flag City Drive, 45840 | Leased | 5,818 | Jun 2036 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Findlay
General soil map unit at the city center: Millgrove-Mermill
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Very poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B/D (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 0 cm
Soil Components
- Mermill34%
Alfisols · Mollic Epiaqualfs
- Millgrove15%
Mollisols · Typic Argiaquolls
- Haskins9%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Hoytville8%
Alfisols · Mollic Epiaqualfs
- Ottokee8%
Entisols · Aquic Udipsamments
- Rimer7%
Alfisols · Aquic Arenic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Findlay
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Findlay Wpcc, Oh weather station, elevation 768 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
37.7 in
Annual snowfall
23.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 34 | 37 | 47 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 64 | 50 | 38 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 21 | 29 | 40 | 51 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 44 | 33 | 25 |
| Precip. in | 2.59 | 2.19 | 2.55 | 3.77 | 4.07 | 4.19 | 3.90 | 3.70 | 2.91 | 2.71 | 2.61 | 2.48 |
| Snow in | 8.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.6 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Findlay
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hancock County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 54.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Findlay FAQ
What county is Findlay in?
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Findlay, Ohio is located in Hancock County.
What is the population of Findlay?
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Findlay has a population of about 41,428, making it the number 28 of the 52 Ohio cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Findlay?
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The elevation of Findlay is approximately 776 feet (237 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Findlay?
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ZIP codes for Findlay include 45839, 45840.
What time zone is Findlay in?
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Findlay is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Findlay from Columbus?
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Findlay is about 82 miles from Columbus, the capital of Ohio, in a straight line.
What cities are near Findlay?
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Cities near Findlay include Bowling Green, OH (23 miles); Tiffin, OH (25 miles); Toledo, OH (42 miles); Sandusky, OH (56 miles); Marysville, OH (58 miles).
Local notes for Findlay, OH
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