Ottawa Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
8,014 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$516 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Putnam County
1
Ohio
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (77%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 25
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Ottawa Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star
Ottawa-Glandorf High School
<1 miles, S · 4.6star

Colleges

Bluffton University
12 miles, S · 1.9star
University of Northwestern Ohio
20 miles, SW · 2.3star
Ohio State Beauty Academy
20 miles, SW · 1star

Hospitals

Lima Memorial Health System
21 miles, SW · 2.3star

Airports

Toledo Express Airport
40 miles, NE · 1star
Fort Wayne International Airport
60 miles, W · 1.4star