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Genoa, OH
Village in Ottawa County, Ohio.
Population
1,872
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
0
Genoa and its ZIP codes
Genoa at a glance
- Genoa is about 3.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,550, 8% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,100 (33% below Ohio) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Genoa, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Genoa, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,550
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$144,100
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (660), Irish Americans (244), Mexican Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Genoa.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,434
14,252 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $8,863 per person
How people get to work
Genoa, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Genoa, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
608
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Genoa, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Genoa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay CenterVillage | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| WoodvilleVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ElmoreVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MillburyVillage | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| CurticeCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Rocky RidgeVillage | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Stony RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| LuckeyVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WalbridgeVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| NorthwoodCity | 8.9 mi | 8.6 |
| GibsonburgVillage | 9 mi | 2.3 |
| PembervilleVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| LindseyVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
| HessvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| OregonCity | 10 mi | 28.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Genoa, OH in?
- Genoa is in Ottawa County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Genoa, OH?
- About 1,872 people live in Genoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Genoa?
- Nearby places include Clay Center (3.4 mi), Woodville (4.6 mi), Elmore (4.6 mi), Millbury (4.7 mi), Williston (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023