Ohio City OH, 2013
Ohio City’s story
150 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1876Ohio City is settled
Ohio CityOH
A town of 645, settled in 1876.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
645
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$171K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
44
A commuter town
Is Ohio City a good place to live?
10% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Ohio City, below both Ohio State’s towns (24%) and U.S. towns (29%). Ohio City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
645 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ohio City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ohio City, and how to reach them.
PowerVillage of Ohio CityEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterOhio City Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ohio City’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio State 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, Van Wert County Board of ElectionsVan Wert County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2024
ZIP code4587445874 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 Ohio City.
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Ohio City’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Ohio City for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Ohio City fell to 44 in 2023, 93 fewer than in 2013. At $60,000, Ohio City’s median household income is below both the Ohio State town median ($75,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000).
1%work in town
| Ohio City | Ohio State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Ohio City1%
Van Wert25%
Lima5%
Fort Wayne4%
Celina3%
18 mi
median commute distance
44
jobs based in Ohio City
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Ohio City is valued at about $171K
The typical Ohio City home is worth about $171,000, up 1.2% in a year, 30% below the Ohio State typical home. 89% of households own their home in Ohio City.
$171KZillow home value
Typical home value
Ohio City$171K
Ohio State$246K
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Ohio City
Ohio City has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 19° and about 17 inches of snow falls in a winter.
17″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–36°
Spring40–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Ohio City, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Ohio City is
Ohio City beats the Ohio State average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 18% of Ohio City adults binge drink.
| Ohio City | Ohio State towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio State
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Ohio City | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.3% |
Adams Memorial Hospital
15.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ohio City
17pages on Ohio City
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ohio City; the nearest are
Wright State University-Lake CampusUniversity or college · Public · Celina16.5 mi$7,728 in-state tuitionNorthwest State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Archbold49.8 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Ohio City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio State.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Ohio City for work
Where Ohio City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
44jobs based in Ohio City
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ohio City
Village in Ohio, United States
Ohio City is a village in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. The population was 651 at the 2020 census. It is included within the Van Wert, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1876
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 820 ft
- ZIP code
- 45874
Questions about Ohio City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ohio City, OH a good place to live?
Ohio City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.