Ottoville’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, against 24 minutes in Ohio’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Ottoville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

975 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns

Monterey Township · 1 mi Fort Jennings · 3 mi Jackson Township · 4 mi Jennings Township · 4 mi Jackson Township · 5 mi Washington Township · 6 mi

Canal below Second, 2015

Ottoville’s story

145 years in pictures

The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004.

1881Ottoville is settled

Explore the history →

Getting set up

Moving to Ottoville: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Ottoville, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →

PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA

WaterOttoville Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA

Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC

Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ottoville’s trash rules yet

SchoolsOttoville Local School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES

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.gov

Who runs elections hereDirector, Putnam County Board of ElectionsPutnam County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019

ZIP code4587645876 99%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 Ottoville.

Natural hazards

High risk in Ottoville, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

72risk score of 100

FEMA risk score

Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind

federal disasters paid out here

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What it facesHigh risk Flood claims0 paid flood claims · No paid flood claims on record Past disasters1 federal disaster · Paid out in Ottoville Get ready0.4 events a year, on average · Ready for inland flooding

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Ottoville, expect four seasons and pleasant summers

Ottoville has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 19° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.

24″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter22–36°

Spring40–60°

Summer62–83°

Fall44–64°

Oct 26

typical first frost

Apr 21

typical last frost

+1.0°

vs. the 20th-century average

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A year of weatherJuly highs 85°, January lows 19°Rain & snow24″ of snow a winter · 38 inches of rain and snow a year Heating & coolingMostly a heating bill Then and now+1.0° vs. the 20th century · Warmer than the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Who lives here

Fewer young adults than Ohio overall

Adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 23% of residents (18% statewide). 26% of Ottoville residents are under 18, above both the Ohio town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.

42.7median age · OH 39.7

	Ottoville	Ohio towns	U.S. towns
Under 18	26%	22%	22%
Aged 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Median age	42.7 years	41.7 years	40.5 years
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+	30%	24%	29%

OttovilleOhioUnited States

OHU.S.

Ages · share of residents

17%

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma1%

High school36%

Some college17%

Associate’s16%

Bachelor’s20%

Graduate10%

Women and men · all residents

51% women, 49% men

That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.3 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Ottoville
	Ottoville	OH	U.S.
Under 10	16.3%	11.7%	11.6%
10 to 17	9.2%	10.3%	10.3%
18 to 24	3.7%	8.9%	9.1%
25 to 34	10.4%	13.2%	13.7%
35 to 44	14.6%	12.5%	13.2%
45 to 54	5.3%	12%	12.2%
55 to 64	17.2%	13.2%	12.7%
65 to 74	13.3%	10.9%	10.2%
75 and older	10.1%	7.3%	7%
No diploma	1.2%	8.2%	10.4%
High school	36%	32.1%	26%
Some college	17.4%	19.3%	19.1%
Associate’s	15.7%	9%	8.8%
Bachelor’s	19.6%	19.3%	21.6%
Graduate	10.2%	12.2%	14.1%

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Ages42.7 median age · 23% are 65 or older Schooling30% have a four-year degree Homes85% own their home · Homeowners Income$72K a year · Median household income

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 & commute

Most working residents commute out of Ottoville

Most working residents leave Ottoville for work: only 7% work in town. 4% of Ottoville residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Ottoville has lost 44 jobs, to 538 in 2023.

7%work in town