Ottawa, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Putnam County County
Ottawa, OH
At a Glance
How Ottawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ottawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ottawa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ottawa residents earn a median household income of $66,268 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,044. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 868 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ottawa is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,159. Median rent is $739/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Ottawa reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 477/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Ottawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ottawa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.