Ottoville, OH

Ohio

Ottoville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 932. Residents earn $75,667 per year, which is 1% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
932 Population 981/sq mi density
$75,667 Median Income $39,608 per capita
$231,700 Home Value
$870 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,667 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $870/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,667
1% higher than US avg
Home Value $231,700
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $870
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population932
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,667
Per Capita$39,608
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,726M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation739 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+97.8%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries7

Is Ottoville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ottoville receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Ottoville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ottoville is $75,667, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ottoville is $231,700, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Ottoville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ottoville has a population of 932 with a density of 981 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.5%).

Population

932
Total Population
981
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ottoville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ottoville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ottoville is $75,667, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Ottoville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,667
1% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,608
Avg Weekly Wage$950
IRS Avg AGI$62,126

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)658
County GDP$1,726M

Business (County)

Restaurants55
Healthcare59
Retail84
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,981
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Ottoville is $231,700, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,700
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$870
25% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,981
15% below US avg
Effective Rate1.29%
In Ottoville, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ottoville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death9,043/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access64.8%
Healthcare Facilities59

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Ottoville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation739 ft (225 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density981/sq mi
Coordinates40.9342°N, 84.3387°W
County FIPS39161
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.9%
D 20.4%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density981/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants55
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.7%

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