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Defiance, Ohio

Introduction to Defiance, Ohio

Defiance, Ohio, in Defiance county, is 41 miles E of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 49 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The city contains a population of approximately 16,465.

Defiance History

Originally, Defiance was inhabited by Native American tribes. It was named after Fort Defiance which was named in honor of General Anthony Wayne who ordered construction of the fort in August 1794. The Native Americans allowed the whites to maintain a trading post at the site of Fort Defiance in 1795, after signing the Treaty of Greeneville. The present day Defiance was founded in 1822. The canal system that connected Defiance with Cincinnati, Toledo, and Fort Wayne was completed in 1845.

Defiance and nearby Attractions

  • Au Glaize Village
  • Independence Dam State Park
  • Fort Defiance Park
  • Sauder Farm & Craft Village
  • Paulding John Historical Museum

Things To Do In Defiance

Defiance offers a number of city parks that include baseball and softball diamonds. You can also enjoy swimming at the Kingsbury Park and Bronson Park. Fishing and picnic facilities are available at the Independence Dam State Park which also offers scenic trails. The Recreation Department of Defiance organizes a number of events and festivals including the Johnny Appleseed Festival, Defiance Fall Fest, July 4th Fireworks Celebration, and several other programs.

Defiance Transportation

The nearest airport is Toledo Express Airport.

Defiance Higher Education

Defiance College is the local college. Other colleges and universities offering facilities for higher education are Bowling Green State University - Main Campus, The University of Findlay, and Ohio Northern University.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDefiance Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Defiance Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Defiance, OH

Comparing Defiance 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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