Jay Cooke House · National Register of Historic Places
Put-in-Bay’s story
166 years in pictures
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1860Put-in-Bay is settled
Put-in-BayOH
A regional job hub with 151 jobs.
Photo: NOAA's National Ocean Service · CC BY 2.0
Population
152
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$450K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
55.6
years
Jobs based here
151
A job hub
Is Put-in-Bay a good place to live?
36% of working residents work locally in Put-in-Bay, above both the Ohio town median (6.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Of the 994 Ohio towns we compare, none has a lower average trip to work than Put-in-Bay. Put-in-Bay’s trail density is 2.2 miles per square mile, where Ohio’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Put-in-Bay has 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Jay Cooke House and Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial. Put-in-Bay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Put-in-Bay stand out
Where Put-in-Bay beats most towns.
Small town
152 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 Put-in-Bay: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Put-in-Bay, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPut-In-Bay Village water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Put-in-Bay’s trash rules yet
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, Ottawa County Board of ElectionsOttawa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP code4345643456 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 Put-in-Bay.
Who lives here
Put-in-Bay stands out in Ohio and nationally: the median age there is higher
The median age in Put-in-Bay is 55.6 years. Put-in-Bay has lost 2.6% of its people since 2020, down to 152 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 35% of Put-in-Bay adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
55.6median age · OH 39.7
| Put-in-Bay | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.6 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 24% | 29% |
Put-in-BayOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
32%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school35%
Some college17%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 36% and 68% women
The Census survey reached too few of Put-in-Bay’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±16 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Put-in-Bay | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 31.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.3% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 2.4% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.3% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 27% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 20.6% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.9% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.9% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.3% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.7% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.3% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
A job hub: Put-in-Bay has 2.8 jobs for every working resident and draws in 132 commuters
About one in 3 of Put-in-Bay’s working residents works in town. Put-in-Bay’s median household income is $64,000. The top destinations are Put-in-Bay Township (15%), Toledo (9%) and Tiffin (4%).
36%work in town
| Put-in-Bay | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Put-in-Bay36%
Put-in-Bay Township15%
Toledo9%
Tiffin4%
Perrysburg4%
3 mi
median commute distance
151
jobs based in Put-in-Bay
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Put-in-Bay
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 80% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Put-in-Bay.
20risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
8
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Put-in-Bay has four seasons and pleasant summers
Put-in-Bay has chilly winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82° and January nights drop to 22°.
82°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–37°
Spring42–57°
Summer65–80°
Fall48–63°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
82°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Put-in-Bay is
Put-in-Bay beats the Ohio average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Put-in-Bay.
| Put-in-Bay | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
2 better28 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Put-in-Bay | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.4% | 15.3% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 69.9% | 62.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 7.1% |
Magruder Hospital
11.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Put-in-Bay has set aside 6.3% of its land for conservation
1.3 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, at 25 acres.
6.3%conserved
6.3%
conserved · 25 of 398 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 2.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial | 0.7 mi | 25 |
| 2. DeRivera Park | 0.4 mi | 7 |
| 3. Duff Homestead & Bayfront Preserve | 0.1 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
$650Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 77 attractions →Cedar Point and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Put-in-Bay. Close and well known come first.
Big draw14 mi Theme parkCedar Point3.8M visitors a year
in town National MemorialPerry's Victory and International Peace Memorial124K visitors a year
in town CaveCrystal Cave
38 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
40 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo Zoo16 mi Theme parkCastaway BaySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Cedar Point: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, en:User:Lar (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial: NPS Photo, Public domain · Crystal Cave: Analogue Kid at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Put-in-Bay
17pages on Put-in-Bay
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Put-in-Bay; the nearest are
Bowling Green State University-FirelandsCommunity college · Public · Huron21.1 mi$6,407 in-state tuitionTerra State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fremont27.2 mi$5,748 in-state tuitionUniversity of ToledoUniversity or college · Public · Toledo41.2 mi$12,744 in-state tuition
College town 29 of every 100 Put-in-Bay residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A job hub
Every workday, about 132 people come to Put-in-Bay for work
Where Put-in-Bay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
151jobs based in Put-in-Bay
36%of working residents work in town
3 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
4 places in Put-in-Bay on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Put-in-Bay
Village in Ohio, United States
Put-in-Bay is a resort village located on South Bass Island in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The population was 154 at the 2020 census. It is 85 miles (137 km) west of Cleveland and 35 miles (56 km) east of Toledo. Ferry and airline services connect the community with Catawba Island, Kelleys Island, Port Clinton, and Sandusky, Ohio. The bay played a significant role in the War of 1812 as the location of the squadron of U.S. naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry, who sailed from the port on September 10, 1813, to engage a British squadron just north of the island in the Battle of Lake Erie.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 595 ft
- ZIP code
- 43456
- Area code
- 419
Questions about Put-in-Bay
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Put-in-Bay, OH a good place to live?
Put-in-Bay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.