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Napoleon, Ohio

Introduction to Napoleon, Ohio

Napoleon, Ohio, in Henry county, is 35 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, 9,318 people lived in Napoleon.

Napoleon History

Set along the Maumee River, Napolean is the county seat of Henry County. It was founded in 1834, and was formally incorporated in 1950. The community is named in honor of Napoleon Bonaparte, and Henry County is named after Patrick Henry.

Napoleon and Nearby Attractions

  • Henry County Fairground
  • Sauder Farm & Craft Village
  • Toledo Museum of Art
  • Mary Jane Thurston State Park
  • Farnsworth Metropark
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Things To Do In Napoleon

The community celebrates the Henry County Fair in August. Fallen Timbers, a memorial established in remembrance of Major General Anthony Wayne, his troops, and their victory in the battle of 1794, is a well known historic site that is visited. Parks with recreational opportunities include Secor Metropark, Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, and Independence Dam State Park. Mary Jane Thurton State Park has a hiking trail, picnic areas, camping grounds, and provisions for fishing and boating. A trip may be planned to Toledo Zoo, but it is some distance from the city.

Napoleon Transportation

Fort Wayne International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Napoleon Higher Education

Bowling Green State University, Owens Community College, and University Of Toledo are located nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Napoleon Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Napoleon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Napoleon, OH

Comparing Napoleon 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
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity49
Male Share 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 Better55
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built58
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