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Wapakoneta, Ohio

Introduction to Wapakoneta, Ohio

Wapakoneta, Ohio, in Auglaize county, is 48 miles NW of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 75 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city, which is considered part of the Lima metropolitan area, has a population of 9,474.

Wapakoneta History

The Ottawa Native Americans occupied Wapakoneta before they left Ohio, and the Shawnee Native Americans settled in the city by 1798. By 1808, numerous Native American tribes were in Wapakoneta. They were mainly agriculturists who had adopted methods introduced by missionaries. The first sawmill and gristmill in the northwestern part of Ohio was located in Wapakoneta. After the Shawnee and Seneca tribes left in 1831, the area was occupied by white settlers. During the 1880's, the oil and natural gas drilling industry grew in addition to the agriculture industry.

Wapakoneta Nearby Attractions

  • Allen County Museum
  • Fort Amanda
  • Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
  • Gilboa Quarry - Ottawa
  • Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum
  • Piqua Historical Area

Things To Do In Wapakoneta

There are a number of museums near Wapakoneta like the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum, the Bicycle Museum of America, and Allen County Museum. The Grand Lake St. Marys State Park offers opportunities for activities like camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hunting. Gilboa Quarry is also a popular place of interest nearby. Fort Recovery houses a museum, and is the memorial site of the defeat of the forces of General Arthur St. Clair's forces by the Miami Indians.

Wapakoneta Transportation

Flights are available from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

Wapakoneta Higher Education

Ohio Northern University, the University of Findlay, and Wittenberg University are some of the colleges located near Wapakoneta.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Wapakoneta Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Wapakoneta Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Wapakoneta, OH

Comparing Wapakoneta 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
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime86

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