Ottoville, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Van Wert County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
932 Population 981/sq mi density
$75,667 Median Income $39,608 per capita
$231,700 Home Value $279,585 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,667 median income, 4.3% 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

Ottoville, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,667
1% above
$39,608 per capita
Home Value
$231,700
18% below
Zillow: $279,585
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Ottoville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ottoville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
82%
Rent
75%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ottoville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ottoville residents earn a median household income of $75,667 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,608. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 658 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ottoville is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,585. Median rent is $870/month, with 22.1% 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 1984.

Education

30.4% of adults in Ottoville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ottoville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population932
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density981/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,667
Per Capita$39,608
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$1,726M
Avg Weekly Wage$950

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$870
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$279,585
Housing Units438
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,043/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation739 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Ottoville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.