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Van Wert, Ohio

Introduction to Van Wert, Ohio

Van Wert, Ohio is 33 miles SE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 76 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Van Wert County. The population of the city is 10,690.

Van Wert History

The area now known as Van Wert was initially called Black Swamp but was eventually named after Isaac Van Wert. In 1834, Van Wert settled in. George Marsh, James Watson Riley, and Peter Aughenbaugh were among the early settlers. At that time, this area was the only place that produced Liederkranz cheese. Van Wert became the county seat in 1838. During World War II, Van Wert was mistakenly bombed by the US Air Force. Van Wert was the hometown of Walter Hinton, an aviation pioneer.

Van Wert and nearby Attractions

  • Van Wert County Historical Museum
  • Fort Amanda
  • Limberlost State Historic Site
  • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
  • Paulding John Historical Museum
  • Adams County Historical Museum

Things To Do In Van Wert

At Van Wert, you can visit Smiley Park, Hiestand Park, Memorial Park, Jubilee Park, Dickinson Park, Fountain Park, and Wesley Park. The Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Liberty Baptist Church, Pentecostal Way Church, and First Friends Church are also worth visiting. You can enjoy shopping at the Summit Shopping Center. In addition, you can visit the Van Wert County Fairgrounds and Van Wert Civic Theater.

Van Wert Transportation

International flights are available from Fort Wayne International Airport.

Van Wert Higher Education

Indiana University - Fort Wayne, University of Findlay, and Ohio Northern University are among the institutions that offer opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyVan Wert Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Van Wert Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Van Wert Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Van Wert, OH

Comparing Van Wert 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
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime33

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