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Ottawa, Ohio

Ottawa, Ohio, in Putnam county, is 51 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The village has a population of 4,367.

The People and Families of Ottawa

In Ottawa, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ottawa had a median family income of $50,810.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ottawa residents, with $870. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ottawa Housing

In Ottawa, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Ottawa, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Ottawa; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the village is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Ottawa Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ottawa Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ottawa Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ottawa People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ottawa Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ottawa Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ottawa Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ottawa, OH

Comparing Ottawa 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
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

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