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Pandora, Ohio
Village
Buildings on the northern side of Main Street in Pandora
Buildings on the northern side of Main Street in Pandora
Motto(s): 
The Garden Spot of Ohio
Location of Pandora, Ohio
Location of Pandora, Ohio
Location of Pandora in Putnam County
Location of Pandora in Putnam County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Putnam
Area
 • Total 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2)
 • Land 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,204
 • Density 1,129.46/sq mi (436.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45877
Area code(s) 419
FIPS code 39-59738
GNIS feature ID 2399619
Website villageofpandora.com

Pandora is a small village in Putnam County, Ohio, in the United States. It is located right by the Riley Creek. In 2020, about 1,204 people lived there.

History of Pandora

Pandora was first created in 1837. It was originally called Columbia. For a short time, it was also known as Pendleton. A post office was set up in 1837 under the name Pendleton. In 1883, the name was officially changed to Pandora. The village became an official town in 1892.

Geography and Climate

Where is Pandora Located?

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pandora is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.92 square miles (2.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.

Weather in Pandora

Pandora, Ohio, experiences a variety of weather throughout the year. Summers are usually warm, while winters can be cold with snow. The village gets a good amount of rain, especially in spring and summer.

Climate data for Pandora, Ohio (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1949–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 70
(21)		 73
(23)		 86
(30)		 89
(32)		 96
(36)		 103
(39)		 102
(39)		 101
(38)		 100
(38)		 91
(33)		 80
(27)		 71
(22)		 103
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 56.5
(13.6)		 59.4
(15.2)		 70.0
(21.1)		 80.3
(26.8)		 87.7
(30.9)		 92.7
(33.7)		 92.8
(33.8)		 91.4
(33.0)		 89.4
(31.9)		 82.2
(27.9)		 68.5
(20.3)		 59.2
(15.1)		 94.5
(34.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 33.4
(0.8)		 37.1
(2.8)		 47.8
(8.8)		 61.2
(16.2)		 72.5
(22.5)		 80.9
(27.2)		 84.1
(28.9)		 82.2
(27.9)		 76.4
(24.7)		 63.8
(17.7)		 49.9
(9.9)		 38.2
(3.4)		 60.6
(15.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 26.4
(−3.1)		 29.4
(−1.4)		 38.7
(3.7)		 50.4
(10.2)		 61.9
(16.6)		 70.9
(21.6)		 73.9
(23.3)		 71.9
(22.2)		 65.4
(18.6)		 53.8
(12.1)		 41.7
(5.4)		 31.6
(−0.2)		 51.3
(10.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 19.4
(−7.0)		 21.6
(−5.8)		 29.6
(−1.3)		 39.7
(4.3)		 51.3
(10.7)		 60.8
(16.0)		 63.7
(17.6)		 61.6
(16.4)		 54.3
(12.4)		 43.8
(6.6)		 33.5
(0.8)		 25.1
(−3.8)		 42.0
(5.6)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −3.1
(−19.5)		 1.1
(−17.2)		 11.3
(−11.5)		 23.7
(−4.6)		 35.2
(1.8)		 45.9
(7.7)		 51.4
(10.8)		 49.0
(9.4)		 39.3
(4.1)		 28.6
(−1.9)		 17.6
(−8.0)		 5.6
(−14.7)		 −6.0
(−21.1)
Record low °F (°C) −21
(−29)		 −23
(−31)		 −13
(−25)		 6
(−14)		 23
(−5)		 37
(3)		 42
(6)		 36
(2)		 28
(−2)		 18
(−8)		 −3
(−19)		 −19
(−28)		 −23
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.61
(66)		 2.20
(56)		 2.61
(66)		 3.80
(97)		 4.36
(111)		 4.28
(109)		 4.04
(103)		 3.47
(88)		 3.09
(78)		 2.83
(72)		 2.82
(72)		 2.56
(65)		 38.67
(982)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 10.6
(27)		 8.3
(21)		 4.3
(11)		 0.8
(2.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.1
(0.25)		 1.9
(4.8)		 6.5
(17)		 32.5
(83)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 13.6 10.7 11.5 13.4 13.6 11.9 10.6 9.5 9.3 10.7 10.1 11.8 136.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 8.7 6.3 3.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.8 5.5 26.9
Source: NOAA

People of Pandora

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Pandora has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1890 568 —
1900 675 18.8%
1910 800 18.5%
1920 669 −16.4%
1930 588 −12.1%
1940 690 17.3%
1950 717 3.9%
1960 782 9.1%
1970 857 9.6%
1980 977 14.0%
1990 1,009 3.3%
2000 1,188 17.7%
2010 1,153 −2.9%
2020 1,204 4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in Pandora?

In 2010, there were 1,153 people living in Pandora. Most residents were White (97.2%). A small number were African American or Native American. About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Many people in Pandora have German roots (56.8%). Other common backgrounds include Swiss, Irish, English, and French.

The average age of people in Pandora was 40 years old. About 24.4% of the residents were under 18. About 18.6% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split of males and females.

Education in Pandora

Pandora has its own school system called Pandora-Gilboa Local Schools. This system includes an elementary school and a middle school. Older students attend Pandora-Gilboa High School. The village also has a public library. It is a part of the Putnam County District Library system.

Fun Things to Do in Pandora

Pandora is known for its fun events and local businesses.

  • The village hosts the Riley Creek Festival and Ted Fest. These are local celebrations for everyone to enjoy.
  • Suter Produce is a popular local farm stand. In the summer, you can find fresh strawberries and sweet corn there. In the fall, they offer cider and a fun corn maze.

Famous People from Pandora

Some notable people have come from Pandora, Ohio:

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