Brookfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio facts for kids
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Brookfield Township, Trumbull County, Ohio
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The village green at Brookfield Center
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Location of Brookfield Township in Trumbull County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.7 sq mi (63.9 km2) |
| • Land | 24.6 sq mi (63.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,447 |
| • Density | 343.4/sq mi (132.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44403
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-09190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087026 |
Brookfield Township is a community located in Trumbull County, Ohio, in the United States. It is one of twenty-four townships in the county. According to the 2020 census, about 8,447 people live here.
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Geography of Brookfield Township
Brookfield Township is found in the southeastern part of Trumbull County. It shares its borders with several other townships and cities.
Neighboring Areas
- To the north: Hartford Township
- To the northeast: South Pymatuning Township in Pennsylvania
- To the east: Sharon, Pennsylvania
- To the south: Hubbard Township
- To the southwest: Liberty Township
- To the west: Vienna Township
- To the northwest: Fowler Township
Communities Inside Brookfield
Within Brookfield Township, you'll find the village of Yankee Lake. There are also three special areas called census-designated places, which are like small towns but not officially incorporated:
- Brookfield Center is right in the middle of the township.
- Part of Masury is in the southeast.
- West Hill is located in the eastern part.
Name and History
Brookfield Township shares its name with another township in Ohio. The only other Brookfield Township in the state is located in Noble County.
Learning in Brookfield
Public education in Brookfield Township is managed by the Brookfield Local School District. This district runs three schools for students of all ages.
Brookfield Schools
- Brookfield Elementary School
- Brookfield Middle School
- Brookfield High School
All three schools are together in one large building. This K-12 complex, meaning it serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, opened its doors for classes in the 2011–2012 school year. In the 2016–2017 school year, about 1,000 students attended the district. There was one teacher for every 17 students.
Staying Connected: TV, Radio, and News
People in Brookfield Township have many ways to get their news and entertainment.
Television Channels
Residents can watch TV channels broadcast from nearby Youngstown, OH. These include channels like WKBN-TV (CBS), WFMJ-TV (NBC), WYTV (ABC), WYFX-LD (Fox), and WBCB (CW).
Radio Stations
Because Brookfield is located right on the border between Pennsylvania and Ohio, people can listen to many different radio stations. Both AM and FM stations are available from nearby towns in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Local News
For local news, Brookfield Township is served by several newspapers and publications. These include News on the Green, which is a monthly paper focusing on Brookfield, Yankee Lake, and Masury. Other newspapers like The Herald from Sharon, Pennsylvania, and The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle from Youngstown, Ohio, also cover the area.
