Horace L. Hine House · National Register of Historic Places
Mantua’s story
215 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1908.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1811Mantua is settled
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
1,005
2025 Census estimate · +0.2% since 2020
Median home value
$179K
Census ACS
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
38.9
years
Jobs based here
624
Balanced
Is Mantua a good place to live?
Mantua’s best subject grades are an A− for cost of living, an A+ for history, and an A for the outdoors; its weakest is a C− for walkability. 18% of the land in Mantua is conserved, against 3.7% in Ohio’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. On the outdoors, just 40 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns do better. Mantua's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 93% of U.S. towns. Mantua has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Mantua stand out
Where Mantua beats most towns.
Horace L. Hine HouseHistoryA+
Settled in 1811
3 places on the National Register
A history going back 215 years.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Mantua7.2
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeA
86% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Small town
1,005 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Mantua TownshipMantua
How Mantua grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Mantua is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listAOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $179K, 2.5 years of the Akron metro’s $72K median household incomeA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 1.5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & incomeC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →HealthUniversity Hospitals Portage Medical Center 7.4 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailAOpen →History3 places on the National Register; 6 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life7.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mantua: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mantua, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPortage County Wr - Mantua Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpKimble Recycling and DisposalTrash haulerTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Portage County Board of ElectionsPortage County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4425544255 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mantua.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Natural hazards: very low risk in Mantua, mostly inland flooding
In Mantua, the FEMA risk score is 13 of 100, where Ohio’s towns sit at 23 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Flood insurance has paid out on 2 claims here since 1979. 68% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 10%.
13risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB
On state tests, Mantua’s schools beat 58% of Ohio districts
The largest public high school is Crestwood High School, with 598 students. Public schools: the Crestwood Local school district. Its one school is below.
58%of OH districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 598 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA
Mantua has set aside 17.7% of its land for conservation
Walkers can cover 0.6 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Marsh Wetlands State Nature Preserve, at 152 acres. The concentration of trails for Mantua comes to 0.4 miles per square mile.
17.7%conserved
17.7%
conserved · 161 of 911 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rrotary Grove | 0.4 mi | 53 |
| 2. Marsh Wetlands State Nature Preserve | — | 152 |
| 3. Buchert Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Mantua has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Mantua’s typical July afternoon high stands at 82°F.
63″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring37–58°
Summer59–80°
Fall42–62°
Oct 20
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer children than Ohio overall
Among residents in Mantua, 23% are 65 or older. Children under 18 are 15% of residents (22% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (22% statewide). 22% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 32% across Ohio.
38.9median age · OH 39.7
| Mantua | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% | 22% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 22% | 24% | 29% |
MantuaOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school40%
Some college28%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Mantua | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 27.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.3% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.8% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Mantua draws in 597 commuters
Commuting out is the norm in Mantua: 6% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Mantua grew by 76 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 624. Its middle household income comes in at $50,000. The top destinations are Streetsboro (6%), Mantua Township (5%) and Aurora (5%).
6%work in town
| Mantua | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Mantua6%
Streetsboro6%
Mantua Township5%
Aurora5%
Solon5%
16 mi
median commute distance
624
jobs based in Mantua
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 25% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB−
Residents of Mantua are less healthy than 54% of U.S. towns
For adults in Mantua, the share who feel lonely is 35%. This Ohio town beats the Ohio average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
46%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Mantua | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better29 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Mantua | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.6% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 59.5% | 62.9% |
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center
7.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 71 attractions →Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 62 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Mantua. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi MuseumRock and Roll Hall of Fame580K visitors a year
Big draw33 mi MuseumPro Football Hall of Fame192K visitors a year
14 mi National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park3.0M visitors a year
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaProgressive Field
29 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Field
9 mi Theme parkSeaWorld OhioSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pro Football Hall of Fame: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Progressive Field: Jsawczuk, Public domain · Huntington Bank Field: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0 · SeaWorld Ohio: Jeremy Thompson from Los Angeles, California, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mantua
19pages on Mantua
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Mantua
Hiram CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hiram4.5 mi$27,600 tuitionKent State University at KentUniversity or college · Public · Kent11.2 mi$13,232 in-state tuitionNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rootstown12.4 mi
About 3 of every 100 Mantua residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Landmarks
3 places in Mantua on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Famous people from Mantua
6 notable people were born in Mantua.
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Dennis ChalkerNavy SEAL, author · born 1954
About Mantua
Village in Ohio, United States
Mantua (, MAN-ə-way) is a village in northern Portage County, Ohio, United States, along the Cuyahoga River. The population was 1,001 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area. It was formed from portions of Mantua Township in the Connecticut Western Reserve.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,148 ft
- ZIP code
- 44255
Questions about Mantua
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mantua, OH a good place to live?
Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Mantua, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Mantua, OH known for?
6 notable people were born here, including Lorenzo Snow and Jack Lambert.