Oak Harbor, OH

Ohio · Ottawa County · Sandusky Metro

Oak Harbor is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,555. Residents earn $46,939 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

2,555 Population 1,607/sq mi density

$46,939 Median Income $33,927 per capita

$134,700 Home Value $200,737 Zillow

$764 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

37 Violent Crime/100K 916 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$46,939 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$134,700 home value, $764/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

37 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $46,939

38% lower than US avg

Home Value $134,700

52% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 37/100K

90% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 17.5%

48% lower than US avg

Median Rent $764

34% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.6%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Oak Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,555

Median Age37.9 yrs

Density1,607/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans3.9%

Economy

B+

Median Income$46,939

Per Capita$33,927

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$2,597M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$134,700

Rent$764

Ownership70.2%

Zillow$200,737

Housing Units1,258

Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

Violent37/100K

Property916/100K

Murder36.7/100K

Assault0/100K

Burglary73/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%

Uninsured8.0%

Smoking16.4%

Depression27.5%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain32.4 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation574 ft (175 m)

Education

Bachelor's+17.5%

High School+97.6%

Graduate+10.5%

School Score6.17

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%

Commute25 min

Broadband93.2%

EV Stations2

Libraries6

Is Oak Harbor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Harbor receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oak Harbor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Harbor is $46,939, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Harbor is $134,700, 52% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Oak Harbor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 916 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Oak Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oak Harbor has a population of 2,555 with a density of 1,607 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. The city is predominantly White (93%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.2% of residents. 3.9% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 17.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 99.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,555

Total Population

1,607

People / sq mi

37.9yrs

Median Age

3% below US avg

1.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%

Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Harbor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.2%

25% above US avg

Spanish 1.8%

87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Harbor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Harbor is $46,939, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,927 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,028, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,226 business establishments, including 181 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 11.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Oak Harbor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$46,939
	38% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,927
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,028
IRS Avg AGI	$76,669
Gini Index	0.466 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,226
County GDP	$2,597M

Business (County)

Restaurants	181
Healthcare	96
Retail	134
Manufacturing	42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,759
	65% above US avg
Cost of Living	92.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.7 min
Drive Alone	80.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Harbor is $134,700, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $200,737, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.9% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $764 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $873 for a one-bedroom to $1,092 for a two-bedroom apartment. 70.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,258 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1957. The average annual property tax is $5,759 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$134,700
	52% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$200,737
Median List Price	$175,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$175,000
$/Sq Ft	$153
Homes Sold	2
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.9%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$764
	34% below US avg
Rent Burden	28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$816
1 Bedroom	$873
2 Bedrooms	$1,092
3 Bedrooms	$1,388
4 Bedrooms	$1,550

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	70.2%
Owner-Occupied	70.2%
Renter-Occupied	29.8%
Housing Units	1,258
Median Year Built	1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,759
	65% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.28%

In Oak Harbor, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 33.3% have high blood pressure. 16.4% are current smokers. 19.1% report binge drinking. 27.7% are physically inactive. 27.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.7% experience frequent mental distress. 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,111. The dentist ratio is 1:2,352. 68.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Oak Harbor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.6%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	33.3%
Asthma	11.4%
COPD	7.1%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.4%
	17% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.1%
Physical Inactivity	27.7%
Depression	27.5%
Mental Distress	19.7%
Physical Distress	13.5%
Short Sleep	39.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.2%
Uninsured	8.0%
	7% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,111
Dentists	1:2,352
Mental Health	1:796
Checkup Rate	76.2%
Dental Visits	59.4%
Premature Death	8,724/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	68.5%
Healthcare Facilities	96

Oak Harbor has a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 36.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 916 per 100,000, 53% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 806, burglary at 73, vehicle theft at 37 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 6 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Oak Harbor receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Oak Harbor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	36.7/100K
	90% below US avg
Murder	36.7/100K
	482% above US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	916.4/100K
	53% below US avg
Burglary	73.3/100K
Theft	806.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	36.7/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
Traffic Accidents	24
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Oak Harbor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	574 ft (175 m)
Area	1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density	1,607/sq mi
Coordinates	41.5051°N, 83.1350°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Ottawa County County
Nearest Airport	Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"

15% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.2 / 100
Community Resilience	99.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019	1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M4.0	141 km
Mar 12, 2007	Ohio	M3.7	149 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	69 km
Jan 26, 1991	1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio	M3.4	140 km
Jan 9, 2008	6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	144 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	148 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	93 km
Jun 5, 2011	5 km W of Lodi, Ohio	M3.0	103 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	116 km
Jan 4, 2022	3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio	M2.8	140 km
Sep 22, 1999	16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.8	142 km
Apr 12, 2007	11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio	M2.8	30 km
Mar 8, 2013	5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio	M2.7	141 km
May 17, 2010	2 km S of Boston Heights, Ohio	M2.7	139 km
Nov 25, 1998	1 km SSW of New London, Ohio	M2.7	78 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	19 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	92 km
Feb 10, 2006	6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.6	146 km
Jun 10, 2010	8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.6	145 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	30 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,390 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010	EF4	34 km	7
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	80 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	43 km	18
May 12, 1956	EF4	83 km	0
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	47 km	4
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	71 km	17
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	45 km	1
Jul 12, 1992	EF3	100 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	61 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	46 km	0
May 10, 1973	EF3	39 km	6
Jun 2, 1971	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 2, 1971	EF3	86 km	0
Jul 4, 1969	EF3	78 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	48 km	4
Apr 17, 1963	EF3	49 km	0
Nov 20, 1957	EF3	100 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF2	64 km	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF2	4 km	0
Jun 15, 2023	EF2	48 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.3 in
June	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.3 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.9 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Oak Harbor has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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Oak Harbor is located in Ottawa County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 62.1% of the vote, a 25.1-point margin. 93.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 96 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.1%

D 37%

Winner: Republican by 25.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6
Traffic Accidents	24
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	17.5%
	48% below US avg
High School+	97.6%
Graduate Degree+	10.5%
School Test Score	6.17

C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,607/sq mi
Total Area	1.7 sq mi
County	Ottawa County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.2%
Avg Download Speed	115.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	96
Restaurants	181
Retail Stores	134

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.7 min
Drive Alone	80.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.2%

Average costs for common services in Oak Harbor. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$232 ($139–$371)
Specialist Visit	$325 ($186–$510)
Urgent Care Visit	$186 ($93–$325)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,042 ($742–$4,640)
Dental Cleaning	$121 ($70–$186)
Dental Filling	$232 ($139–$371)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement	$278 ($139–$464)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$557 ($371–$928)
Battery Replacement	$186 ($93–$325)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$93 ($56–$139)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84 ($46–$130)
HVAC Repair	$371 ($139–$742)
HVAC System Install	$6,496 ($3,712–$11,136)
Roof Repair	$928 ($371–$1,856)
Roof Replacement	$8,352 ($5,104–$13,920)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,392 ($464–$3,248)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,920 ($4,640–$27,840)
DUI Defense	$4,640 ($1,856–$9,280)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,392 ($742–$2,784)
Will Preparation	$464 ($186–$928)
Trust Preparation	$2,320 ($928–$4,640)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$139 ($70–$232)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46–$121)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.80 ($2.78–$5.10)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.25 ($2.32–$4.64)
Loaf of Bread	$3.53 ($2.32–$5.10)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.18 ($2.78–$6.03)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.10 ($3.71–$6.96)
Rice (per lb)	$0.93 ($0.56–$1.67)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$130 ($74–$232)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$139)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79 ($46–$139)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$186 ($70–$464)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,856 ($1,114–$3,248)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.42–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$93 ($28–$232)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$70)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,114 ($557–$2,320)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$928 ($464–$1,856)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$371 ($186–$650)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$928 ($371–$2,320)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,600 ($4,640–$27,840)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$93 ($46–$186)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$278 ($139–$464)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$186 ($93–$371)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$961
Toddler	$866
Preschool	$758
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$736
Toddler	$714
Preschool	$671

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Ottawa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	2,348	198	$25,850	1.83
Manufacturing	2,028	48	$74,198	1.75
Retail Trade	1,537	136	$35,586	1.09
Construction	751	98	$68,861	1.01
Arts & Entertainment	663	65	$34,780	2.79
Other Services	426	107	$35,867	1.00
Transportation & Warehousing	361	43	$49,009	0.60
Administrative & Waste Services	303	61	$43,717	0.36
Finance & Insurance	299	48	$73,831	0.52
Professional & Technical Services	201	73	$63,425	0.20
Real Estate	152	54	$46,122	0.69
Mining & Oil/Gas	101	5	$82,388	1.89
Agriculture & Forestry	82	17	$38,199	0.72
Information & Technology	46	16	$64,873	0.17
Management of Companies	16	6	$85,856	0.07

Schools in Oak Harbor

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Oak Harbor High School	High	673	28	24.0:1
R C Waters Elementary School	Elementary	374	19	19.7:1
Oak Harbor Middle School	Middle	326	28	11.6:1

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Radio Stations near Oak Harbor

52 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Whisperings Solo Piano Radio	classical, junction city	MP3 96 kbps
KOPB 91.5 Oregon Public Broadcasting - Portland, OR	apm, culture	MP3 127 kbps
American Voice Radio Network (AVRN) 1	conservative talk, extremist	MP3 96 kbps
KMHD Adaptive AAC	blues, funk	AAC 256 kbps
Clean Air Christian Radio WHVT/WHVY	—	MP3 128 kbps
KISN Good Guys	50s, oldies	AAC+ 32 kbps
KLCC 89.7 Eugene, OR	classical, eclectic	MP3 80 kbps
KMSW Classic Rock 92.7 FM	classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
KBOO 90.7 Portland, OR	freeform, portland	MP3 192 kbps
Rense Radio Opus	—	OGG
Голос Мира	christian, evangelical	AAC 64 kbps
Jefferson Public Radio	adult alternative, jpr	MP3 128 kbps
K103	adult contemporary	AAC
Rense Radio .pls	conservative talk, conspiracy	UNKNOWN
KBOO 90.7 Portland, OR (low bandwidth)	freeform	MP3 64 kbps
KNRQ "Alternative 103.7" Eugene, OR	alternative rock, eugene	MP3 80 kbps
Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio (AAC 48)	classical, melodic	AAC+ 48 kbps
Oldies WTTF	oldies, sports	AAC+ 32 kbps
KMHD 192k mp3	blues, funk	MP3
KWRL 102.3 "The River" La Grande, OR	hot adult contemporary, la grande	MP3 128 kbps
University Of Oregon - KWAX	classical	MP3 96 kbps
KSMF 89.1 "Jefferson Public Radio" Ashland, OR	adult album alternative, apm	MP3 128 kbps
Jefferson Public Radio Rhythm and News	public radio	MP3 128 kbps
KCMB 104.7 Baker City, OR	baker city, country	MP3 128 kbps
KXRY 91.1 "X Ray FM" Portland, OR	community radio, portland	MP3 256 kbps
KPPT 100.7 "The Otter" Newport, OR	newport, rock	AAC 112 kbps
KLTH	—	AAC
Rense Radio .asx	conservative talk, conspiracy	UNKNOWN
KEOL Eastern Oregon University	college radio, freeform	MP3 128 kbps
KWVA Campus Radio 88.1 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
KWVA 88.1 University of Oregon - Eugene, OR	eugene, freeform	MP3 128 kbps
Jesus Radio US	christian	MP3 128 kbps
Rense Radio .ram	conservative talk, conspiracy	UNKNOWN
KRVM 91.9 Eugene, OR	eugene, music variety	MP3 64 kbps
KPDG TRUE TALK	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
KPSU	—	MP3 64 kbps
Ocean Beach Radio	blues, blues rock	MP3 128 kbps
KGAL AM 1580 SmartTalk	news, sports	AAC+ 32 kbps
KKKJ "Jammin" 105.5 FM Merrill, OR	hot adult contemporary	MP3 64 kbps
KSFL-LP 99.1 "Portland Radio Project", OR	community radio, indie	AAC 96 kbps
KUMA 92.1 "Party FM" Pilot Rock, OR	classic hits, pilot rock	MP3 128 kbps
KSRG 88.3 "Jefferson Public Radio" Ashland, OR	apm, ashland	MP3 128 kbps
KWVN "Hot 107.7" Pendleton, OR	contemporary hits, pendleton	MP3 128 kbps
KXIX 94.1 "Power 94" Sunriver, OR	bend, commercial	MP3 48 kbps
KSOR 90.1 "Jefferson Public Radio" Ashland, OR	apm, ashland	MP3 128 kbps
KMHD2 Adaptive AAC	alternative rock, college radio	AAC 64 kbps
Radio Svet	christian, evangelical	MP3 128 kbps
Tillamook County Police EMS Radio	police scanner	MP3 16 kbps
KLYC 1260 AM	—	AAC 64 kbps
KMUN 91.9 "Coast Community Radio" Astoria, OR	astoria, community radio	AAC+ 64 kbps
KOAC 550 AM	news, talk	MP3 127 kbps
KRXF 92/9	—	MP3 48 kbps

National Parks Near Oak Harbor

23 national parks and monuments found near Oak Harbor.

Park	Type	Fee
Catawba Island Sp	State Park	Free
East Harbor State Park	State Park	Free
Findley State Park	State Park	Free
Indian Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Kelleys Island State Park	State Park	Free
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area	State Park	Free
Malabar Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park	State Park	Free
Mary Jane Thurston State Park	State Park	Free
Maumee Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Maybury State Park	State Park	Free
Middle Bass Island State Park	State Park	Free
Mohican State Park	State Park	Free
Mt. Gilead State Park	State Park	Free
North Bass Island State Park	State Park	Free
Oak Point State Park	State Park	Free
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial	Memorial	$10
River Raisin National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	Free
South Bass Island State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling State Park	State Park	Free
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
W. J. Hayes State Park	State Park	Free

Museums in Oak Harbor

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
RUTHERFORD B HAYES PRESIDENTIAL CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM		4193322081	$1,518,421
LULU BELLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$15
CLYDE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4195477946
ELMORE HISTORICAL RAILROAD CLUB	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ELMORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MAGEE MARSH ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4193546223
OTTAWA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4197322237
OTTAWA COUNTY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	126 WEST 3RD STREET	4197322237
OVERMYER-WAGGONER-ROUSH FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4193344495
SANDUSKY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4193320303
STEMTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	111 MORGAN ST	4196392305
WOODVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Oak Harbor

Name	Address	Annual Visits
BIRCHARD PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY	423 CROGHAN ST.	170,664
IDA RUPP PUBLIC LIBRARY	310 MADISON ST.	127,348
OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	147 W. MAIN ST.	55,536
HARRIS-ELMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY	328 TOLEDO ST.	42,744
CLYDE PUBLIC LIBRARY	222 W. BUCKEYE ST.	30,264

Farmers Markets in Oak Harbor

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Oak Harbor Farmer's Market	161 West Water Street(Downtown Oak Harbor)				Visit
Ralph's Joy of Living Farmer's Market	Front Street and Garrison Street	06/21/2014 to 10/18/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Oak Harbor

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Blackberry Corner Tavern, Blackberry Corner Tavern LLC	Bars, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grills, Pizza, Taverns, Bar & Grill Restaurants	5975 N Elliston Trowbridge Rd	4198368377	Visit
Bud's Tavern	Cocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, drinking, Venues, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants,	1730 W State St	4193349275
Jojo's Nite Club	Bars, food and drink, Restaurants, drinking, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Night Clubs & Live Music, Night	115 E Main St	4198493257
Shelluke's Bar	Cocktail Lounges, Restaurant, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restau	1673 E State St	4193349133
Wharf Lounge	Night Clubs Nightclubs Bars & Lounges, Nightclubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Money Or	1952 W Lakeshore Dr	4197321958	Visit

Nursing Homes in Oak Harbor

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
OTTAWA CO RIVERVIEW NURSING HO 8180 W STATE RT 163	Government - County	190	103	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	4198982851

Pharmacies in Oak Harbor

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
COMMUNITY MARKETS	279 WEST WATER STREET	419-898-0954
RITE AID - 2566	306 WEST WATER STREET	419-898-3911

EV Charging Stations in Oak Harbor

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge	14000 W State Route 2	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Tri Motor Sales	1430 Route 19 South	Blink Network	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Oak Harbor

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
2 MILES NW (Oak Harbor 100039238)	TOWER	121
TOWNSHIP HWY 29 (42825)	LTOWER	81
9555 JERUSALEM ROAD	TOWER	81
9555 JERUSALEM ROAD	TOWER	81
1234 County Rd 244 (42828))	GTOWER	80
162 E. Sandusky, County Rd. 89 (42827)	LTOWER	77
1234 County Rd 244	TOWER	74
1234 County Rd 244	TOWER	74
11169 CULLMAN ROAD	TOWER	71
11169 CULLMAN ROAD	TOWER	71
11169 CULLMAN ROAD	TOWER	71
11169 CULLMAN ROAD	TOWER	71
5665 Sandusky County Rd	TOWER	61
5665 Sandusky County Rd	TOWER	61
18365 W SR 579	TOWER	61
1598 County Road 222 (153574)	LTOWER	61
3149 County Road 106 (153535)	LTOWER	60
2400 Twp RD 280 (153728)	MTOWER	51

Fire Stations in Oak Harbor

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Carroll Township Fire Department	11080 W Toussaint E Rd	Volunteer			419-898-9621
Portage Fire District	242 W Water ST	Volunteer			419-898-3109

Power Plants Near Oak Harbor

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
DAVIS BESSE	NUCLEAR	221113	-83.1	OP

Bridges in Oak Harbor

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2000	338	7,992	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1993	332	6,484	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1964	80	5,864	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1994	50	5,525	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1984	39	3,600	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1983	63	3,255	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1982	123	3,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1941	108	2,117	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1954	67	1,971	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1954	110	1,971	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1997	59	1,971	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2023	63	1,589	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2004	57	750	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1954	42	385	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1984	57	385	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1996	46	370	G
Culvert	Concrete	2020	24	360	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1961	26	351	P
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1957	120	351	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1931	34	329	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2015	51	324	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1971	99	324	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1957	55	324	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1955	100	324	G
Slab	Concrete	1940	28	324	F
Culvert	Concrete	2005	23	324	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1955	39	324	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1953	43	233	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1996	62	198	G
Culvert	Concrete	2013	22	180	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1991	29	168	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1952	46	110	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1965	30	100	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1967	75	33	G

Superfund Sites Near Oak Harbor

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
FREMONT ENERGY CENTER	1275 COUNTY RD 138	SANDUSKY

Airports Near Oak Harbor

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	DTW	Large Airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport	—	Medium Airport
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport	TOL	Medium Airport
Findlay Airport	FDY	Medium Airport
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport	MFD	Medium Airport
Willow Run Airport	YIP	Medium Airport
Ada Airport	—	Small Airport
Air Rahe Airport	—	Small Airport
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport	ARB	Small Airport
Aring Field	—	Small Airport
Bandit Field Airdrome Airport	—	Small Airport
Bea-D Airport	—	Small Airport
Belle River Field	—	Small Airport
Belleville Airport	—	Small Airport
Berg Field	—	Small Airport
Betz Airport	—	Small Airport
Bluffton Airport	—	Small Airport
Boggy Bottoms Airport	—	Small Airport
Brewer Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Carl's Airport	—	Small Airport
Carls Airport	—	Small Airport
Chippewa Field	—	Small Airport
Colvin Airport	—	Small Airport
Cottam Airport	—	Small Airport
Culver Field	—	Small Airport
Custer Airport	—	Small Airport
D. A. Chandler Airport	—	Small Airport
Deshler Municipal Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Dougherty Airport	—	Small Airport
Downwind Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Drake Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex/Billing Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Ferrell Airport	—	Small Airport
Fostoria Metropolitan Airport	—	Small Airport
Freefall Field	—	Small Airport
Fremont Airport	—	Small Airport
Galloway Airport	—	Small Airport
Gibbs Field	—	Small Airport
Gradolph Field	—	Small Airport
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Gruetter Airport	—	Small Airport
Haar Airport	—	Small Airport
Hagerty Airport	—	Small Airport
Ham-A-Lot Field	—	Small Airport
Harrow Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinde Airport	—	Small Airport
Jenkins Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnston Airport	—	Small Airport
Joyce Binns Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Oak Harbor

8 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Clay Twp Police
Clay Twp Police
Clyde Police
Fremont Police Department
Genoa Police Department
Oak Harbor Village Police	146 North Church Street
Ottawa County Dog Warden’s Office
Sandusky County Jail

Grocery Stores in Oak Harbor

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Community Markets 240	Super Store	279 W Water St
DOLLAR GENERAL 19697	Other	5964 N Russell Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 8331	Other	136 S Locust St
FriendShip 72	Convenience Store	323 W Water St
Hasselbach Meats	Grocery Store	4637 Oak Harbor Rd

Post Offices in Oak Harbor

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Lacarne Post Office	89 Monroe Street

Treatment Centers in Oak Harbor

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Firelands Counseling/Recovery Services	Both	419-734-2942
Lutheran Social Services - Eastern Region Office	Substance Abuse	419-334-3431
Rigel Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	567-280-4023
Surest Path Recovery Center of Fremont	Substance Abuse	567-280-4531

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oak Harbor

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
FRIENDS OF SABROSKE INC	4405 N TOUSSAINT NORTH RD
METHODIST CHURCH OF OAK HARBOR	360 E OTTAWA ST
OAK HARBOR ALLIANCE CHAPEL	11805 W STATE ROUTE 105
OAK HARBOR SAINT BONIFACE PARISH	215 N CHURCH ST
SHORELINE CHURCH	PO BOX 335
ST JOHN ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND INC	122 W OTTAWA ST
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH	122 W OTTAWA ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Harbor

What is the population of Oak Harbor?

Oak Harbor has a population of 2,555 residents and is located in Ohio. The population density is 1,607 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Oak Harbor expensive to live in?

Oak Harbor is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $46,939, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,700 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $764 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Oak Harbor safe?

Oak Harbor is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 37 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 916 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Oak Harbor receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Oak Harbor?

Oak Harbor has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Oak Harbor?

The job market in Oak Harbor is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,028. There are 1,226 business establishments in the area, including 181 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 11.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Oak Harbor?

The median home value in Oak Harbor is $134,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $200,737. For renters, the median monthly rent is $764. Fair market rent is $873 for a 1-bedroom and $1,092 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.2%. The average annual property tax is $5,759.

How are the schools in Oak Harbor?

Schools in Oak Harbor score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 17.5% of adults in Oak Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. 10.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Oak Harbor?

The obesity rate in Oak Harbor is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.4% of adults are smokers. 27.7% are physically inactive. 27.5% of residents report depression. 8.0% lack health insurance. 68.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,111.

What is transportation like in Oak Harbor?

The average commute in Oak Harbor is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Oak Harbor?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Harbor is 93% White. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.9% of the population are military veterans. 17.1% of residents have a disability. 99.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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