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Tuscarawas County, OH Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Offices for Tuscarawas County

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Getting help in Tuscarawas County

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Veterans in Tuscarawas County

The ACS estimates about 4,780, give or take 426 civilian veterans in Tuscarawas County.

By ACS estimates, Tuscarawas County has the 30th largest veteran population among Ohio's 88 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureTuscarawas CountyOhioUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating27 percent

above the Ohio share; below the national share.

25 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher12 percent

above the Ohio share; below the national share.

9 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Tuscarawas County number about 1,540, give or take 193; their 32 percent share is above Ohio's 27 percent.

Tuscarawas County has about 185, give or take 91 veterans under 35, making up 4 percent of its veterans compared with 7 percent in Ohio.

Tuscarawas County has about 200, give or take 88 women veterans, making up 4 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Ohio.

Income, work and education in Tuscarawas County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureTuscarawas CountyOhioUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$43,715 ± $2,447$49,170 ± $530$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$36,269 ± $1,092$39,493 ± $213$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over9.0% ± 3.8 points7.9% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over40.4% ± 6.5 points30.8% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6471.1% ± 8.5 points74.4% ± 0.7 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 642.3% ± 3.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over93.1% ± 3.7 points94.8% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over18.0% ± 3.6 points24.2% ± 0.5 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 4,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 5,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Tuscarawas County

VA reports 1,649 veterans in Tuscarawas County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent474
30 to 40 percent197
50 to 60 percent250
70 to 90 percent428
100 percent300

FY2019: 1,353 recipients. Change to FY2025: +296.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Tuscarawas County

In 2025, lenders reported 107 VA-backed home loans out of 1,351 home loans made in Tuscarawas County (7.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $240,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,930, give or take 265) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 733, give or take 195).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Tuscarawas County

VA reported about $38.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $37.8 million in medical care spending in Tuscarawas County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Ohio, in Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh VA Medical Center-University Drive (opens in a new tab) is Tuscarawas County's second-nearest medical center, about 80 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Tuscarawas County is Stark County Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Canton, OH, about 28 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Cleveland RO (station 325); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10175 Rawiga Road Seville, OH 44273
330-335-3069

About 42.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3416 Columbus Ave Sandusky, OH 44870
419-625-2454

About 92.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Tuscarawas County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Ohio Balance of State CoC counted 108 veterans experiencing homelessness (99 sheltered, 9 unsheltered).

OH-507 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 159 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 216-791-3800. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Tuscarawas County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Tuscarawas County

  • New Philadelphia (city): about 17,520 residents
  • Dover (city): about 13,053 residents
  • Uhrichsville (city): about 5,189 residents
  • Newcomerstown (village): about 3,677 residents
  • Wilkshire Hills (unincorporated community): about 2,987 residents
More places (17)
  • Strasburg (village): about 2,614 residents
  • Sugarcreek (village): about 2,504 residents
  • Dennison (village): about 2,449 residents
  • Tuscarawas (village): about 1,235 residents
  • Gnadenhutten (village): about 1,111 residents
  • Midvale (village): about 977 residents
  • Bolivar (village): about 972 residents
  • Baltic (village): about 841 residents
  • Port Washington (village): about 586 residents
  • Mineral City (village): about 538 residents
  • Barnhill (village): about 533 residents
  • Dundee (unincorporated community): about 390 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Roswell (village): about 267 residents
  • Zoar (village): about 220 residents
  • Parral (village): about 205 residents
  • Stone Creek (village): about 145 residents
  • Sandyville (unincorporated community): about 119 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Ohio benefits

No service-connected property tax tier is documented here.

Ohio offers qualifying children of severely disabled wartime veterans a renewable scholarship, with award amounts set each school year.

See every Ohio benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Tuscarawas County

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David Romans

Claims agent · Canton · OH · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 23756

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Christopher Godios

Attorney · Akron · OH · About 47 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 9738

4.8 · 150 reviews · Firm rating

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Mackenzie Yuhaniak

Attorney · Tallmadge · OH · About 47 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62000

4.5 · 61 reviews · Firm rating

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Laurie Steiner

Attorney · Richfield · OH · About 47 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 19240

4.6 · 28 reviews · Firm rating

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Sue Sokolowski

Attorney · Canton · OH · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26216

5.0 · 4 reviews

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