Portage County, OH
Living in Portage County
Bikeability15
Walkability32
Commute52
Public Transit18
Affordability71
Public Safety95
Airports56
Hospitals72
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
163kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$2.1k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$714Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas5%
Utility gas64%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage County
United States45
Ohio30
Property Crime in Portage County
United States48
Ohio42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage County, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage County, OH
Ksu Child Development Center
7 miles, W
St Patrick Elementary School
8 miles, W
St Joseph Elementary School
11 miles, SW
Seton Catholic Elementary School
12 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Portage County, OH
Kent State University at Kent
8 miles, W
Hiram College
10 miles, N
University of Akron Main Campus
18 miles, W
University of Mount Union
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage County, OH
Assurance Health Hudson Llc
16 miles, W
Western Reserve Hospital
16 miles, W
Summa Health System
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Portage County, OH
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
22 miles, SW
Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
38 miles, NW
Pittsburgh International Airport
69 miles, SE
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
82 miles, NE