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Kalida, OH


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Kalida, Ohio

Kalida, Ohio, in Putnam county, is 49 miles E of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 57 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The village has a population of 1,031.

The People and Families of Kalida

In Kalida, about 66% of adults are married. Kalida is considered a village for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the village is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Kalida is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kalida had a median family income of $59,861. Kalida is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. You could say that Kalida is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Kalida ($1,125). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kalida Housing

About 79% of housing units in Kalida are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Kalida, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Kalida are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Kalida People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Kalida Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kalida Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kalida Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Kalida Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Kalida Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kalida, OH

Comparing Kalida 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 Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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