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Rossford, Ohio

Introduction to Rossford, Ohio

Rossford, Ohio, in Wood county, is 3 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The city, which is part of the Toledo metropolitan statistical area (MSA) has about 6,406 residents.

Rossford History

The city of Rossford was founded by Edward Ford, who owned the Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company. In 1898, Ford bought 173 acres around the Maumee River and built the Edward Ford Plate Glass Company. Slowly workers came to work in the factory and to live in the town. Ford named the area Rossford, by combining his name with the last name of Caroline Ross, his second wife.

Rossford and Nearby Attractions

  • Toledo Museum of Art
  • Fallen Timbers
  • Maumee Bay State Park
  • Toledo Zoo
  • Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
  • Toledo Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Rossford

There are several museums near Rossford including the Toledo Museum of Art and COSI (Center of Science & Industry). Canal boat rides may be enjoyed at the Providence Metropark. Secor Metropark, Mary Jane Thurston State Park, Pearson Metropark, and Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge are several parks nearby. A trip may be planned to the Toledo Zoo, which is a popular attraction in the area.

Rossford Transportation

Air transportation is available from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport.

Rossford Higher Education

University Of Toledo, Owens Community College, and Bowling Green State University are located near the city of Rossford.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Rossford Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Rossford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Rossford Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Rossford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Rossford, OH

Comparing Rossford 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 Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime43

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