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Ada, Ohio

Introduction to Ada, Ohio

Ada, Ohio, in Hardin county, is 58 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 63 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The village has a population of 5,582.

Ada History

The Ohio Shawnee Native American tribe originally inhabited the region. In 1817, the natives signed the Treaty of Fort Meigs allowing them to secure reservation land in the Hog Creek area. According to records, the community of Ada was named in honor of the postmaster's daughter. Prior to this, the place was known as "Johnstown". The country's only football manufacturing facility, Wilson Sporting Goods, is based in Ada. The village was designated a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Ada and Nearby Attractions

  • Organette House Mechanical Music Museum
  • Harding Home
  • Indian Lake State Park
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
  • African Safari Wildlife Park
  • Columbus Topiary Garden

Things To Do In Ada

The Organette House Mechanical Music Museum features a collection of mechanical music and organettes, while the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum chronicles the state's contributions to space flight. Harding Home, Fort Amanda, and Lockington Locks are some of the historic sites in the region. Indian Lake State Park includes a nature center and offers facilities for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Columbus Topiary Garden, African Safari Wildlife Park, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, and Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are among the other popular destinations in the area. Residents of Ada also celebrate the Ada Harvest & Herb Festival in September every year.

Ada Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Port Columbus International Airport.

Ada Higher Education

Ada is home to the Ohio Northern University. James A Rhodes State College, Bluffton College, and University of Northwestern Ohio are the other colleges nearby.

High Points

Ada strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAda Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAda Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Ada College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ada, OH

Comparing Ada to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity37
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built47

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