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Atwater, OH

Census-designated place in Portage County, Ohio.

Population

745

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

712

ZIP codes

0

Atwater and its ZIP codes

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Atwater at a glance

  • Atwater is about 2.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • The median household income is $56,467, 21% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,400 (39% below Ohio) and median rent is $791 a month.

Local data for Atwater, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Atwater, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,467

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$130,400

Median rent

$791/mo

Homeownership

65.2%

Bachelor's or higher

10.4%

Median age

33.5

Average commute

37.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (339), Irish Americans (115), French Americans (114).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Atwater.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,907

56,790 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,373

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,553 per person

Portage County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Atwater, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.4%
  • Carpooled2.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.5%

Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Atwater, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

557

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

195

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 17°F

43.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Atwater, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.2%

U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

21.4%

U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Atwater

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LimavilleCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.3
BoltonCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.8
MarlboroCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.4
AllianceCity8.1 mi9
East AllianceCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.8
Maple RidgeCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.8
SuffieldCensus-designated place9.9 mi2.7
SebringVillage10 mi2.5
HartvilleVillage10 mi2.7
HarrisburgCensus-designated place10 mi1.8
Lake MiltonCensus-designated place10 mi1.5
RavennaCity10 mi5.6
BrimfieldCensus-designated place11 mi4
Craig BeachVillage11 mi0.8
BeloitVillage11 mi1
Brady LakeCensus-designated place13 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Atwater, OH in?
Atwater is in Portage County, Ohio.
What is the population of Atwater, OH?
About 745 people live in Atwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Atwater?
Nearby places include Limaville (2.9 mi), Bolton (6.1 mi), Marlboro (6.1 mi), Alliance (8.1 mi), East Alliance (9.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023