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Fort Recovery, OH


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Fort Recovery, Ohio

Fort Recovery, Ohio, in Mercer county, is 35 miles NE of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 85 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village is home to some 1,273 residents.

The People and Families of Fort Recovery

In Fort Recovery, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Recovery had a median family income of $48,676. Fewer people in Fort Recovery are poor than in most places in Ohio.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Fort Recovery. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Fort Recovery Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Fort Recovery was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Fort Recovery, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Fort Recovery it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFort Recovery Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Fort Recovery Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fort Recovery Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fort Recovery Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Fort Recovery, OH

Comparing Fort Recovery 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
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women86
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents58
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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