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Rossford, Ohio

Rossford, Ohio, in Wood county, is 3 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The city is part of the Toledo metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,406 people people live in Rossford.

The People and Families of Rossford

In Rossford, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rossford had a median family income of $57,442. Overall, families in Rossford are likely to be financially secure. The city does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Rossford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Rossford Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rossford, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Rossford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

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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